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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

YDV 44MOT history

YDV 44 is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

YDV 44 black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,543 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YDV 44
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YDV 44 was last recorded at 91,543 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,359 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
2,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,543 miles
  • 2025 – 91,359 miles
  • 2023 – 91,207 miles
  • 2021 – 90,874 miles
  • 2020 – 90,869 miles
  • 2019 – 90,598 miles
  • 2018 – 90,094 miles
  • 2017 – 89,410 miles
  • 2016 – 88,637 miles
  • 2015 – 87,630 miles
  • 2014 – 71,114 miles
  • 2013 – 70,678 miles
  • 2012 – 70,084 miles
  • 2011 – 65,504 miles
  • 2010 – 63,917 miles
  • 2009 – 61,652 miles
  • 2008 – 57,926 miles
  • 2007 – 54,236 miles
  • 2006 – 50,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,543 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,543 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    675863653258
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass91,359 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    935829482815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,207 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    615637340717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass90,874 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,874 miles
    Test number
    192471705758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,869 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    772050566356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,598 miles (+504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    458852061780
    • AdvisorySlight Play In Both Inner Rack Joints
  7. Pass90,094 miles (+684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    981847715619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.6b)
  8. Pass89,410 miles (+773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    942903690527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  9. Pass88,637 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,637 miles
    Test number
    464639177999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  10. Pass87,630 miles (+16,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,630 miles
    Test number
    689009965013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,114 miles (+436)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,114 miles
    Test number
    489668374063
    • NoteOff side front brake binding slightly
  12. Pass70,678 miles (+594)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    748724973005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass70,084 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    386645172013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail65,504 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    915821581059
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  15. Pass65,504 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    987171081008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,917 miles (+2,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    121280470496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass61,652 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    933599079019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,926 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    574578878083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,860 miles (+3,624)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    192414278431
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass54,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    572761477044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,235 miles (+3,883)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    442191877001
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear brake slightly tight
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack
  22. Pass50,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,352 miles
    Test number
    922216566090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YDV 44

What vehicle is registration YDV 44 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YDV 44 on a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YDV 44 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YDV 44 is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on YDV 44?
The MOT on YDV 44 is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YDV 44 done?
YDV 44 was recorded at 91,543 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
Has YDV 44 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YDV 44 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on YDV 44 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 YDV 44 find?
YDV 44 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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