BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y8 DUMMOT history
Y8 DUM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2025
- Mileage
- 151,209 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 12 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,605 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 DUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y8 DUM was last recorded at 151,209 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,475 miles · 16 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,734 miles
- Average per year
- 2,605 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,209 miles
- 2024 – 148,475 miles
- 2023 – 145,514 miles
- 2022 – 143,474 miles
- 2021 – 142,242 miles
- 2020 – 140,794 miles
- 2019 – 140,001 miles
- 2017 – 139,919 miles
- 2013 – 136,662 miles
- 2012 – 132,466 miles
- 2011 – 132,462 miles
- 2009 – 131,545 miles
- 2008 – 116,970 miles
- 2007 – 102,580 miles
- 2006 – 98,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail151,209 miles
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail151,209 miles (+2,734)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,209 miles
- Test number
- 390784339901
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,475 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 148,475 miles
- Test number
- 567457747934
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail148,475 miles (+2,961)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,475 miles
- Test number
- 791949941946
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass145,514 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 145,514 miles
- Test number
- 758117551635
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail145,514 miles (+2,040)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,514 miles
- Test number
- 502009526913
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail143,474 miles (+1,232)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,474 miles
- Test number
- 506600603060
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,242 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 142,242 miles
- Test number
- 362804147580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,238 miles (+1,444)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,238 miles
- Test number
- 742357797582
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass140,794 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 140,794 miles
- Test number
- 350554201711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail140,794 miles (+793)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,794 miles
- Test number
- 998919570016
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass140,001 miles (+82)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 140,001 miles
- Test number
- 379293577170
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,919 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 139,919 miles
- Test number
- 102015715176
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Fail139,917 miles (+3,255)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,917 miles
- Test number
- 373046736412
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)
Pass136,662 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 136,662 miles
- Test number
- 258573473011
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail136,662 miles (+4,196)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,662 miles
- Test number
- 165942273432
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,466 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 132,466 miles
- Test number
- 575052082091
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail132,462 miles (+917)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,462 miles
- Test number
- 238067341466
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass131,545 miles (+14,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 131,545 miles
- Test number
- 903915259128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass116,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 116,970 miles
- Test number
- 361632108082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,970 miles (+14,390)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,970 miles
- Test number
- 330132908041
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass102,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 102,580 miles
- Test number
- 871584907030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,580 miles (+3,906)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,580 miles
- Test number
- 242193807066
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear pads at 3 mm
Pass98,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 98,674 miles
- Test number
- 433707916231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 DUM
- Does Y8 DUM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y8 DUM expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 DUM?
- The MOT on Y8 DUM expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y8 DUM done?
- Y8 DUM was recorded at 151,209 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
- Has Y8 DUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 DUM has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 DUM 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 Y8 DUM find?
- Y8 DUM failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 defect repaired at the test and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside front position lamp not working; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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