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Y83 OBH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,158 mi
Last recorded57,158 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 OBH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,498 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 53,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,753 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,753 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,447 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,764 miles

all tyres have cracks/splits but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,310 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 36,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 34,977 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 32,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 30,407 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 OBH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y83 OBH, 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

How do I check the history of Y83 OBH?

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What year was Y83 OBH registered?

Y83 OBH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y83 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 OBH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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