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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

Y49 YBLMOT history

Y49 YBL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

Y49 YBL black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,175 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 YBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 YBL was last recorded at 87,175 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,463 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
712 miles
Average per year
1,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,175 miles
  • 2021 – 86,463 miles
  • 2020 – 86,208 miles
  • 2019 – 84,519 miles
  • 2018 – 82,936 miles
  • 2017 – 81,046 miles
  • 2016 – 79,679 miles
  • 2015 – 78,582 miles
  • 2014 – 77,877 miles
  • 2013 – 77,051 miles
  • 2012 – 76,147 miles
  • 2011 – 75,165 miles
  • 2010 – 73,356 miles
  • 2009 – 68,577 miles
  • 2008 – 64,093 miles
  • 2007 – 55,180 miles
  • 2006 – 53,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,175 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,175 miles (+712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,175 miles
    Test number
    985952160577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  2. Pass86,463 miles (+255)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,463 miles
    Test number
    332083439708
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryNumber plates
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack o/s

  3. Pass86,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    389204806503
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of main brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sills
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp BORDERLINE

  4. Fail86,208 miles (+1,689)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    859696064140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of main brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sills
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp BORDERLINE

  5. Pass84,519 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    575319189561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,936 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    148062588419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,046 miles (+1,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    355384103282
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges and cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and wear on both front brake discs
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance n/s slow
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack joints

  8. Pass79,679 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    238294665458
    • AdvisoryOperation of air bag light
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side rack joint

  9. Pass78,582 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,582 miles
    Test number
    287877155077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,877 miles (+826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,877 miles
    Test number
    808236954063
    • NoteLift in both front top suspension mountings

  11. Pass77,051 miles (+904)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    746329853078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner faces.

  12. Pass76,147 miles (+982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    615440362043
    • NoteDriver's door handle temporamental, working at time of test.
    • NoteO/S/R brake binding slightly.

  13. Pass75,165 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    495720861000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light lit.
    • NoteFront brake imbalance right on legal limit at 25%.

  14. Fail75,165 miles (+1,809)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    695200161017
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light lit.
    • NoteFront brake imbalance right on legal limit at 25%.

  15. Pass73,356 miles (+4,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    931125550056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass68,577 miles (+4,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    434480859029
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Fail64,093 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    124643368085
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass64,093 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    504583968055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,180 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    430598737044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    571390366071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y49 YBL

Does Y49 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y49 YBL is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y49 YBL?
The MOT on Y49 YBL is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y49 YBL done?
Y49 YBL was recorded at 87,175 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,669 miles a year.
Has Y49 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 YBL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y49 YBL 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 Y49 YBL find?
Y49 YBL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; handbrake travel.

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