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Y848 MBN

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,565 mi
Last recorded75,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 MBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 75,565 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,962 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under body surface corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,803 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,238 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 70,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,320 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,260 miles

wiper ends split

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,133 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,503 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,050 miles

o/s hand brake effort lower than n/s

Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,626 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 40,473 miles

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

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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Y848 MBN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y848 MBN, 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 Y848 MBN registered?

Y848 MBN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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