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Y742 OHB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,800 mi
Last recorded28,800 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 28,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 27,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 27,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,525 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,287 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 25,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,112 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear outer tyre walls cracking, nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,496 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 17,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,641 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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Y742 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y742 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 Y742 OHB registered?

Y742 OHB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y742 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y742 OHB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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