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Y759 OBU

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,577 mi
Last recorded78,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 77,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 74,844 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 74,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorber casings starting to corrode

engine warning light on

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,821 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,792 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 64,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wipers slightly poor,clearing screen ok

Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,166 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,708 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,441 miles

both front tyres have slight cracks in tread

x1 nail in n/s/r tyre

x2 nails in n/s/f tyre (not loosing pressure)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,748 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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Y759 OBU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y759 OBU, 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 Y759 OBU registered?

Y759 OBU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y759 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y759 OBU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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