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Y385 YBT

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,731 mi
Last recorded115,731 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 YBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 109,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,473 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,241 miles

Nearside front sill cover heavily corroded.

Offside front sill cover heavily corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,186 miles

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

Nearside front sill cover heavily corroded.

Offside front sill cover heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,129 miles

Oil leak ()

general underbody and suspension component rust.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 95,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

general underbody and suspension component rust.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,743 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,445 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 43,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 33,107 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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Y385 YBT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y385 YBT, 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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Y385 YBT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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