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Y648 OHB

2001 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,403 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 91,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,646 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 84,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,520 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,515 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated lower steering column rubber has excessive play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,415 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,415 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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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Y648 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y648 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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What year was Y648 OHB registered?

Y648 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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