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Y838 GAH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 GAH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 103,977 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 103,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,555 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,819 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,724 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both front wheels are buckled

Both rear top strut mounts are soft

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,627 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,944 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,214 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,575 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,079 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2007 49,079 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,027 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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Y838 GAH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y838 GAH, 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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Y838 GAH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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