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Y848 ODN

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 ODN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,709 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,295 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 77,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,832 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal covering most components including brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,666 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,531 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2020 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,119 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded bur not considered excessive

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2019 74,117 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded bur not considered excessive

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,804 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,295 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 17 94w @3mm split and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre @5mm 225/45 17 94w badly split and cracking

Offside Rear tyre @4mm 245/40 17 95w cracking

oil leak at front of engine

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,176 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,445 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 49,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,539 miles

(advise) both rear tyres approaching limits center of tyres

(advise) engine leaking oil

(advise) gearbox leaking oil slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,285 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,034 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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Y848 ODN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

Y848 ODN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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