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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y46 JPAMOT history

Y46 JPA is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

Y46 JPA black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,238 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y46 JPA
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
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y46 JPA was last recorded at 105,238 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,377 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
3,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,238 miles
  • 2025 – 104,377 miles
  • 2024 – 103,587 miles
  • 2023 – 101,560 miles
  • 2022 – 100,884 miles
  • 2021 – 100,005 miles
  • 2019 – 98,873 miles
  • 2018 – 97,558 miles
  • 2017 – 96,145 miles
  • 2016 – 94,503 miles
  • 2015 – 92,062 miles
  • 2014 – 89,057 miles
  • 2013 – 87,090 miles
  • 2012 – 83,728 miles
  • 2011 – 77,832 miles
  • 2010 – 72,790 miles
  • 2009 – 66,678 miles
  • 2008 – 59,680 miles
  • 2007 – 53,748 miles
  • 2006 – 46,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,238 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,238 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,238 miles
    Test number
    526840460571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,377 miles (+790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    797669774592
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass103,587 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,587 miles
    Test number
    801613195147
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s and n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s and n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail103,562 miles (+2,002)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    225944547989
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both - inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both - inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Pass101,560 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,560 miles
    Test number
    957377334798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail101,545 miles (+661)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    862162532207
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,884 miles
    Test number
    496271846021
    • AdvisoryExhaust duct corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail100,884 miles (+879)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,884 miles
    Test number
    562912695807
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust duct corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass100,005 miles (+1,132)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    861412300388
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A less 10mm and zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass98,873 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    714119006173
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Fail98,873 miles (+1,315)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    349406938440
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass97,558 miles (+26)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    274941675997
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail97,532 miles (+1,387)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    135556953439
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass96,145 miles (+1,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,145 miles
    Test number
    350852433579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes running front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass94,503 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,503 miles
    Test number
    520776215540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,502 miles (+2,440)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    658071536315
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass92,062 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,062 miles
    Test number
    732821874480
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass89,057 miles (+1,967)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    216371694287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass87,090 miles (+3,362)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    438505603440
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamps corrode

  20. Pass83,728 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,728 miles
    Test number
    487530912412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail83,727 miles (+5,895)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    107200112369
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass77,832 miles (+5,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    258878811329
    • NoteWear front disc

  23. Pass72,790 miles (+6,112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    452186210449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to wear bars

  24. Pass66,678 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    142346019303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,680 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    602646138367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,748 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,748 miles
    Test number
    743509917360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,111 miles
    Test number
    454063036498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y46 JPA

Does Y46 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y46 JPA is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y46 JPA?
The MOT on Y46 JPA is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y46 JPA done?
Y46 JPA was recorded at 105,238 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
Has Y46 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y46 JPA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y46 JPA 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 JPA find?
Y46 JPA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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