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Y737 OHB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,383 mi
Last recorded53,383 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 53,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,041 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 48,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 44,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,601 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,553 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 42,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 40,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in of side front steering arm

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,009 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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Y737 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y737 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y737 OHB registered?

Y737 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y737 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y737 OHB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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