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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

Y46 AYYMOT history

Y46 AYY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y46 AYY blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,016 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y46 AYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y46 AYY was last recorded at 118,016 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,094 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,016 miles
  • 2025 – 117,094 miles
  • 2024 – 115,791 miles
  • 2023 – 114,547 miles
  • 2022 – 113,179 miles
  • 2021 – 111,331 miles
  • 2020 – 107,390 miles
  • 2019 – 106,817 miles
  • 2018 – 105,164 miles
  • 2017 – 104,925 miles
  • 2016 – 104,151 miles
  • 2015 – 103,164 miles
  • 2014 – 101,676 miles
  • 2012 – 92,999 miles
  • 2011 – 87,915 miles
  • 2010 – 85,535 miles
  • 2009 – 81,178 miles
  • 2008 – 74,504 miles
  • 2007 – 68,864 miles
  • 2006 – 62,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,016 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,016 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    716597152788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    575536069400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,094 miles (+1,303)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    788912927614
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass115,791 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    468855385978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    939331631448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,547 miles (+1,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    748045023287
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,179 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    937624804610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,331 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,331 miles
    Test number
    940554100330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,390 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    932517250992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,817 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    313921795701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,164 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,164 miles
    Test number
    302469527259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,159 miles (+234)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    616033600698
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate missing BOTH (6.3.1a)

  13. Pass104,925 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    278903821530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    102094812610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,151 miles (+987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    886841567737
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass103,164 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,164 miles
    Test number
    872626214192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    415086054377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail101,676 miles (+8,677)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    749791054352
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail92,999 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    637973832303
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,999 miles (+5,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    747883932306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass87,915 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    839290021361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    962423020365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,535 miles (+4,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    280403920354
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass81,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,178 miles
    Test number
    404254479252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,178 miles (+6,674)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,178 miles
    Test number
    931304879295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass74,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    482437168221
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail74,504 miles (+5,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    710406068235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass68,864 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,864 miles
    Test number
    284061407420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    494016616119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y46 AYY

Does Y46 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y46 AYY is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y46 AYY?
The MOT on Y46 AYY is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y46 AYY done?
Y46 AYY was recorded at 118,016 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has Y46 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y46 AYY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y46 AYY 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 Y46 AYY find?
Y46 AYY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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