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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y38 HOBMOT history

Y38 HOB is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

Y38 HOB black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,558 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 HOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 HOB was last recorded at 100,558 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,435 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
3,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,558 miles
  • 2024 – 100,435 miles
  • 2023 – 100,282 miles
  • 2022 – 99,802 miles
  • 2021 – 99,411 miles
  • 2020 – 99,160 miles
  • 2019 – 98,582 miles
  • 2018 – 98,094 miles
  • 2017 – 97,331 miles
  • 2016 – 94,863 miles
  • 2015 – 94,560 miles
  • 2014 – 90,699 miles
  • 2013 – 80,213 miles
  • 2012 – 73,995 miles
  • 2011 – 67,111 miles
  • 2010 – 62,014 miles
  • 2009 – 56,719 miles
  • 2008 – 49,831 miles
  • 2007 – 42,413 miles
  • 2006 – 36,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,558 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,558 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,558 miles
    Test number
    234993287384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    549433605968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,435 miles (+153)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    767265466230
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass100,282 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    973193788274
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill covers corroded

  5. Fail100,281 miles (+479)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    860197840955
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,802 miles (+391)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,802 miles
    Test number
    269049030953
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass99,411 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,411 miles
    Test number
    883277498853
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,160 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,160 miles
    Test number
    961127148113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,157 miles (+575)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,157 miles
    Test number
    870132683794
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,582 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    969141389189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,582 miles (+488)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    317629945277
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass98,094 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    173919201063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,093 miles (+762)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    836129019740
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass97,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    483761214325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,331 miles (+2,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    797127962055
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,863 miles
    Test number
    946200779558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,863 miles (+303)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,863 miles
    Test number
    450445503754
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass94,560 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    636931905163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,699 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    175530264401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,697 miles (+10,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    168830554439
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass80,213 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,213 miles
    Test number
    899925643058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail80,213 miles (+6,218)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,213 miles
    Test number
    989884043005
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass73,995 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    516808642020
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail73,995 miles (+6,884)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    677778542065
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass67,111 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,111 miles
    Test number
    135723861499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,014 miles (+5,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    732765460066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass56,719 miles (+6,888)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    690012559045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass49,831 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    631373378036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,413 miles (+5,987)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    303129567080
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low an d wearing on inner edges

  30. Pass36,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,426 miles
    Test number
    181170376435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y38 HOB

Does Y38 HOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 HOB is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 HOB?
The MOT on Y38 HOB is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 HOB done?
Y38 HOB was recorded at 100,558 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,235 miles a year.
Has Y38 HOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 HOB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y38 HOB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y38 HOB find?
Y38 HOB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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