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Y38 OHB

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,067 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,809 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOOT WET (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,541 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front steering rack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 64,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 64,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,395 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,177 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,140 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,798 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,798 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,443 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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Y38 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y38 OHB, 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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Y38 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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