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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y39 RVSMOT history

Y39 RVS is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

Y39 RVS black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
71,950 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 RVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 RVS was last recorded at 71,950 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,934 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,950 miles
  • 2023 – 71,765 miles
  • 2022 – 71,503 miles
  • 2021 – 71,094 miles
  • 2019 – 70,719 miles
  • 2018 – 70,613 miles
  • 2017 – 70,319 miles
  • 2016 – 69,604 miles
  • 2015 – 69,515 miles
  • 2013 – 68,630 miles
  • 2012 – 67,530 miles
  • 2011 – 66,395 miles
  • 2010 – 64,871 miles
  • 2009 – 61,595 miles
  • 2008 – 58,842 miles
  • 2007 – 52,335 miles
  • 2006 – 41,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,950 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,950 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    765571385579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail71,934 miles (+169)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    942910326615
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,765 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    541216119813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,503 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    202751956164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,094 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    838082374601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,719 miles
    Test number
    520999597391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,719 miles (+106)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,719 miles
    Test number
    598113587841
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,613 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    183039876407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,319 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    983577049286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,604 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,604 miles
    Test number
    534035938831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass69,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    207201165103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,515 miles (+39)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    797951865153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES SPLITTING ON SIDEWALLS

  13. Fail69,476 miles (+846)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    506826635144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass68,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    447163473214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,630 miles (+1,100)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    306691673281
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass67,530 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,530 miles
    Test number
    295990552286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,395 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    118438861150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,871 miles (+3,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    533888460195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass61,595 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    484849049172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,842 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    954302558142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,815 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    524619348110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,335 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    110924827125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    454573406136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,984 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    851593206146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y39 RVS

Does Y39 RVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 RVS expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 RVS?
The MOT on Y39 RVS expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 RVS done?
Y39 RVS was recorded at 71,950 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 1,638 miles a year.
Has Y39 RVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 RVS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y39 RVS 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 Y39 RVS find?
Y39 RVS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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