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Y271 OBT

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 OBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,402 miles

both rear axel bushes slightly worn and starting to sit down.

brake pipes starting to corrode front and rear need cleaning up and good oil spray

front and rear suspension parts corroding vehicle has been stood sum time

under body corroding vehicle has been stood sum time needs good oil spray to help

Fail 20 May 2026 90,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear axel bushes slightly worn and starting to sit down.

brake pipes starting to corrode front and rear need cleaning up and good oil spray

front and rear suspension parts corroding vehicle has been stood sum time

under body corroding vehicle has been stood sum time needs good oil spray to help

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

both front tyres perished

both rear subframe support bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension and brake components

Fail 14 Apr 2025 89,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

both front tyres perished

both rear subframe support bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,789 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorating and sitting down

slight oil leak from engine

un der body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 18 Dec 2023 88,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorating and sitting down

slight oil leak from engine

un der body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front anti roll bar drop links slightly deteriorated

both front lower ball joints deteriorated no excessive movement at time of test

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,089 miles

Nearside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down

exhaust system corroding.

slight oil leak from engine

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray before winter

Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down

exhaust system corroding.

slight oil leak from engine

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray before winter

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,995 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 72,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 533,383 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,352 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,716 miles

chip in front screen at near side

Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,026 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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Y271 OBT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y271 OBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y271 OBT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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