BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y896 KNWMOT history
Y896 KNW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,381 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 105,381 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y896 KNW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y896 KNW was last recorded at 105,381 miles on 14 May 2026, 699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,682 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 699 miles
- Average per year
- 3,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,381 miles
- 2025 – 104,682 miles
- 2024 – 104,634 miles
- 2022 – 102,593 miles
- 2021 – 101,432 miles
- 2020 – 99,937 miles
- 2019 – 98,707 miles
- 2018 – 94,938 miles
- 2017 – 91,352 miles
- 2016 – 88,852 miles
- 2015 – 86,111 miles
- 2014 – 82,411 miles
- 2012 – 72,982 miles
- 2011 – 66,725 miles
- 2010 – 63,373 miles
- 2009 – 54,891 miles
- 2008 – 49,441 miles
- 2007 – 47,395 miles
- 2006 – 42,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,381 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Fuel tank straps are corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,381 miles (+699)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 105,381 miles
- Test number
- 185872587694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,682 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 104,682 miles
- Test number
- 487269269513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,634 miles (+1,197)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,634 miles
- Test number
- 946342260743
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryAirbag light is slow to go out
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,437 miles (+844)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 103,437 miles
- Test number
- 558758868103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,593 miles (+1,161)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 102,593 miles
- Test number
- 653782859436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,432 miles (+1,495)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 101,432 miles
- Test number
- 771341209662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,937 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 99,937 miles
- Test number
- 859382329722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,707 miles (+3,769)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,707 miles
- Test number
- 221310116102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,938 miles (+3,586)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 94,938 miles
- Test number
- 441587141328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,352 miles (+2,500)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 91,352 miles
- Test number
- 960237176232
- DangerousValve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNSR handbrake cable corroded, casing damage
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnderseal, covering brake pipes and other components
Pass88,852 miles (+2,741)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 88,852 miles
- Test number
- 619314619822
- AdvisoryFront hubs and suspension parts are corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside outer handbrake cable deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes are deteriorated
Pass86,111 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 86,111 miles
- Test number
- 123814070101
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
- AdvisoryNearsider outer cable deteriorated , corroded
- AdvisorySteel fuel pipes are corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on front wishbones ,trackrods and sruts
Fail86,111 miles (+3,700)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,111 miles
- Test number
- 345568959217
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
- AdvisoryNearsider outer cable deteriorated , corroded
- AdvisorySteel fuel pipes are corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on front wishbones ,trackrods and sruts
Pass82,411 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 82,411 miles
- Test number
- 396289534313
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass78,677 miles (+5,695)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 78,677 miles
- Test number
- 887442504024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteExhaust corroded at middle joint
- NoteOffside front tyre has cut in sidewall
Fail72,982 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,982 miles
- Test number
- 615910822356
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the inside edge
Pass72,982 miles (+6,257)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 72,982 miles
- Test number
- 847850022350
- NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the inside edge
Pass66,725 miles (+3,352)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 66,725 miles
- Test number
- 958793741340
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight play in osf steering arm
Pass63,373 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 63,373 miles
- Test number
- 430283020457
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear discs pitted
Fail63,373 miles (+8,482)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,373 miles
- Test number
- 243632720366
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear discs pitted
Pass54,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,891 miles
- Test number
- 121912699275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,891 miles (+5,450)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,891 miles
- Test number
- 663319089274
- FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,441 miles (+2,046)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 49,441 miles
- Test number
- 931111788225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,395 miles
- Test number
- 303434087284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,394 miles (+5,137)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,394 miles
- Test number
- 360654087247
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Pass42,257 miles (+6,225)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,257 miles
- Test number
- 364531456201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 36,032 miles
- Test number
- 163117146084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y896 KNW
- Does Y896 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 KNW is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y896 KNW?
- The MOT on Y896 KNW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y896 KNW done?
- Y896 KNW was recorded at 105,381 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
- Has Y896 KNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y896 KNW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y896 KNW 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 Y896 KNW find?
- Y896 KNW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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