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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y38 OHBMOT history

Y38 OHB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

Y38 OHB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
68,067 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 OHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 OHB was last recorded at 68,067 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,809 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,067 miles
  • 2024 – 67,809 miles
  • 2023 – 67,541 miles
  • 2022 – 67,279 miles
  • 2021 – 66,379 miles
  • 2020 – 65,562 miles
  • 2019 – 64,769 miles
  • 2018 – 63,294 miles
  • 2017 – 62,401 miles
  • 2016 – 61,328 miles
  • 2015 – 60,177 miles
  • 2014 – 58,706 miles
  • 2013 – 57,274 miles
  • 2012 – 55,140 miles
  • 2011 – 52,653 miles
  • 2010 – 50,798 miles
  • 2009 – 46,643 miles
  • 2008 – 42,605 miles
  • 2007 – 37,284 miles
  • 2006 – 32,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,067 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,067 miles (+258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    418833597534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass67,809 miles (+268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    787203108970
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOOT WET (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass67,541 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,541 miles
    Test number
    377594366321
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,279 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    462293141792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,379 miles (+817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    625027839431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,562 miles (+793)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    196801106907
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass64,769 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    967126868634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,764 miles (+1,470)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    747591810428
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass63,294 miles (+893)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,294 miles
    Test number
    136317589254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass62,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,401 miles
    Test number
    964930781005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,395 miles (+1,067)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    110736977070
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass61,328 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,328 miles
    Test number
    540967068966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,177 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    257740215148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,706 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,706 miles
    Test number
    269497194027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,274 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    186623413138
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass57,274 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    568543413199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,140 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,140 miles
    Test number
    366846312131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,653 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,653 miles
    Test number
    758427311105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    220526010495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,798 miles (+4,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    552116710107
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass46,643 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    862237319122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,605 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    241220628155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,284 miles (+4,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    772780607130
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,443 miles
    Test number
    513382306131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 OHB

Does Y38 OHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 OHB expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 OHB?
The MOT on Y38 OHB expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 OHB done?
Y38 OHB was recorded at 68,067 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has Y38 OHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 OHB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y38 OHB 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 OHB find?
Y38 OHB passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension components corroded.

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