BMW Z3 Y56SSE has 26 MOTs

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This 2001 BMW Z3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 89,605 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 14:57.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 4th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

Y56SSE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 202689,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20244TH NOVEMBER 202585,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Strut Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Strut Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20231ST NOVEMBER 202481,765 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 202381,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20221ST NOVEMBER 202377,498 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20211ST NOVEMBER 202272,310 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20201ST NOVEMBER 202167,858 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED30TH APRIL 20191ST NOVEMBER 202064,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED29TH APRIL 201964,914 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED25TH APRIL 20181ST MAY 201961,682 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20171ST MAY 201857,189 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED30TH APRIL 201630TH APRIL 201753,379 MI
FAILED29TH APRIL 201653,356 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED1ST MAY 201530TH APRIL 201649,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s Front Tyre Is Perished But Not Showing Ply Or Cords
PASSED24TH APRIL 201429TH APRIL 201547,037 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED22ND APRIL 201329TH APRIL 201445,160 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s And O/s Front Tyres Perished But Not Showing Ply Or Cords
FAILED19TH APRIL 201345,142 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s And O/s Front Tyres Perished But Not Showing Ply Or Cords
PASSED30TH APRIL 201229TH APRIL 201342,733 MI
FAILED30TH APRIL 201242,713 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201116TH APRIL 201239,872 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Underbody Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
PASSED14TH APRIL 201016TH APRIL 201135,956 MI
PASSED9TH APRIL 200916TH APRIL 201030,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED8TH APRIL 200816TH APRIL 200925,854 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH APRIL 200716TH APRIL 200821,803 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 200721,740 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Tailpipe Not Capable Of Allowing The Emission Probe To Be Inserted (7.3.d.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH APRIL 200616TH APRIL 200716,677 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

Y56SSE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

Y56SSE MOT Comments

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Y56SSE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 89,605 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,734 miles

Y56SSE FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration Y56SSE was manufactured on Friday 30th March 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 89,605 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,734 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means Y56SSE has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does Y56SSE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 Y56SSE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is Y56SSE Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 Y56SSE does have Tax. Read more

When does Y56SSE Tax expire?

The current Tax for Y56SSE will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does Y56SSE MOT expire?

The current MOT for Y56SSE will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 4th November 2026. Read more

When did Y56SSE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for Y56SSE was on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 14:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has Y56SSE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for Y56SSE we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has Y56SSE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for Y56SSE we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is Y56SSE?

Y56SSE is registered as a 2001 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has Y56SSE done?

The odometer reading for Y56SSE at the last MOT in October 2025 was 89,605 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,734 miles per year. Read more

How old is Y56SSE?

The vehicle Y56SSE was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th March 2001. Read more

What colour is Y56SSE?

The official colour of Y56SSE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does Y56SSE have?

Y56SSE has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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