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Y391 OBL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,256 mi
Last recorded47,256 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 46,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 44,841 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 44,837 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,369 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 44,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,636 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,561 miles

Rear tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,465 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,156 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,358 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,358 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,524 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,188 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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Y391 OBL 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 Y391 OBL, 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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What year was Y391 OBL registered?

Y391 OBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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