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Y83 KHT

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,226 mi
Last recorded98,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 KHT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,594 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 92,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 90,778 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,453 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 86,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 86,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 82,916 miles

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

front windows tinted

number plates letters raised

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,916 miles

front windows tinted

number plates letters raised

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 75,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 59,036 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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Y83 KHT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y83 KHT, 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 Y83 KHT registered?

Y83 KHT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y83 KHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 KHT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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