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Y746 ODM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 ODM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,233 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 71,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,717 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc faces

Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,717 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,049 miles

Both front and rear brake disc faces corroded

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both repeaters and offside rear indicator discoloured

Front Number plate deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen washer jet poor delivery

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,962 miles

Both nearside front,offside front repeaters and offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Brake disc faces corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules and unions

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,872 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to disc faces

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 59,798 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,776 miles

Cover sills fitted

Front number plate cracked

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cover sills fitted

Front number plate cracked

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,892 miles

Cover sills fitted

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age, wear and surface corrosion

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cover sills fitted

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age, wear and surface corrosion

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deep cut to offside front tyre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deep cut to offside front tyre tread

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,454 miles

nearside seat,seatbelt guide broken.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,209 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes seperated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2009 52,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,473 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 48,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 42,464 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,457 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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Y746 ODM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y746 ODM, 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 Y746 ODM registered?

Y746 ODM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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