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Y838 RKW

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,246 mi
Last recorded79,246 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 RKW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 79,246 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,684 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 70,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 86,651 miles

EML Light ON

Fail 21 Jul 2023 86,650 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brakes. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Brake Pad Carrier Bolts Loose. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Brake Pad Carrier Bolts Loose. (1.1.21 (c))

EML Light ON

Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,412 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,671 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 62,805 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 58,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,513 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 45,480 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 45,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,225 miles

evidence of tyre fouling the offside front inner wing

Pass 31 May 2008 35,798 miles

front tyres poor condition

Fail 30 May 2008 35,797 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres poor condition

Pass 30 May 2007 30,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 25,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 21,033 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 RKW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RKW, 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 Y838 RKW registered?

Y838 RKW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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