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Y781 OHC

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,168 mi
Last recorded78,168 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 OHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 78,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 77,694 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,526 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,280 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,565 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,278 miles

Offside Front outer wall starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,814 miles

both rear tyre on limits

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Aug 2011 69,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre on limits

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 68,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,397 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,768 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,285 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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Y781 OHC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y781 OHC, 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 Y781 OHC registered?

Y781 OHC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y781 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 OHC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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