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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y868 ATRMOT history

Y868 ATR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

Y868 ATR blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
154,312 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 ATR
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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 ATR was last recorded at 154,312 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,262 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,312 miles
  • 2022 – 154,262 miles
  • 2021 – 154,249 miles
  • 2019 – 153,363 miles
  • 2018 – 149,980 miles
  • 2017 – 147,094 miles
  • 2016 – 143,224 miles
  • 2015 – 139,682 miles
  • 2014 – 137,023 miles
  • 2013 – 136,062 miles
  • 2012 – 135,389 miles
  • 2011 – 129,642 miles
  • 2010 – 127,427 miles
  • 2009 – 114,214 miles
  • 2008 – 99,203 miles
  • 2007 – 89,286 miles
  • 2006 – 69,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft donut perished
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rear bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and all front / rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill/inner arch behind wheel arch rusty hard to inspect properly
  • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear park brake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,312 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,312 miles
    Test number
    875636276363
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft donut perished
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rear bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and all front / rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill/inner arch behind wheel arch rusty hard to inspect properly
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail154,312 miles (+50)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,312 miles
    Test number
    187670136515
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft donut perished
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rear bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and all front / rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill/inner arch behind wheel arch rusty hard to inspect properly
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass154,262 miles (+13)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,262 miles
    Test number
    898724633846
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail154,249 miles (+886)1 dangerous3 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,249 miles
    Test number
    997854447993
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Sill corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips

  5. Pass153,363 miles (+3,383)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,363 miles
    Test number
    232553894627
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront service brake slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Outer sills corroding

  6. Pass149,980 miles (+2,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,980 miles
    Test number
    136917227417
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort

  7. Pass147,094 miles (+3,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,094 miles
    Test number
    108210586221
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort lower than expected, adjustment or repair may be required

  8. Pass143,224 miles (+3,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,224 miles
    Test number
    601741444760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slight damaged

  9. Fail139,682 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,682 miles
    Test number
    647126375023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSuspension covered in surface rust

  10. Pass139,682 miles (+2,659)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,682 miles
    Test number
    847896375027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSuspension covered in surface rust

  11. Pass137,023 miles (+961)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,023 miles
    Test number
    516056634149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteManagement light on
    • NoteNearside front brake slight bind by hand
    • NoteSurface rust on all suspension

  12. Pass136,062 miles (+673)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    136,062 miles
    Test number
    696751753133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteManagement light on

  13. Pass135,389 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,389 miles
    Test number
    678204702181
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTyres cracking in treads

  14. Fail135,385 miles (+5,743)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,385 miles
    Test number
    466473302159
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTyres cracking in treads

  15. Pass129,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    255935201187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,642 miles (+2,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    917041101198
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass127,427 miles (+13,213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,427 miles
    Test number
    171529580118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,214 miles (+15,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    114,214 miles
    Test number
    322061409487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,203 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    194994958228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,075 miles (+89)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,075 miles
    Test number
    574767738107
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail98,986 miles (+9,700)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    980346438111
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass89,286 miles (+19,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    403549737141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass69,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,605 miles
    Test number
    983760336100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 ATR

Does Y868 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y868 ATR expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y868 ATR?
The MOT on Y868 ATR expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y868 ATR done?
Y868 ATR was recorded at 154,312 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has Y868 ATR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 ATR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y868 ATR 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 Y868 ATR find?
Y868 ATR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; coolant leak; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, and 9 more.

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