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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y47 VDAMOT history

Y47 VDA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 66,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

Y47 VDA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
66,720 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y47 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y47 VDA was last recorded at 66,720 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,113 miles · 27 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,607 miles
Average per year
2,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,720 miles
  • 2022 – 65,113 miles
  • 2021 – 62,854 miles
  • 2009 – 37,927 miles
  • 2008 – 37,638 miles
  • 2007 – 34,348 miles
  • 2006 – 31,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,720 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,720 miles (+1,607)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,720 miles
    Test number
    114985376859
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass65,113 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    966378912177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,854 miles (+24,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,854 miles
    Test number
    953962796770
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass37,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    223988199412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,927 miles (+289)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    990978899130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  6. Pass37,638 miles (+3,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    770190318336
    • NoteO/S/F wiper split still clears screen

  7. Pass34,348 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,348 miles
    Test number
    383489397431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall oil leak from rear of gearbox

  8. Fail34,348 miles (+2,951)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,348 miles
    Test number
    833588197239
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall oil leak from rear of gearbox

  9. Pass31,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    380627036199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y47 VDA

Does Y47 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y47 VDA expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y47 VDA?
The MOT on Y47 VDA expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y47 VDA done?
Y47 VDA was recorded at 66,720 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 2,044 miles a year.
Has Y47 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y47 VDA has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y47 VDA 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 Y47 VDA find?
Y47 VDA failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 5 major defects and 1 defect repaired at the test: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 3 more.

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