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Y853 OFB

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,469 mi
Last recorded69,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 OFB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 69,469 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 63,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 63,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,430 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,767 miles

Offside Front slight damage to position lamp lens

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,099 miles

FRONT TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Pass 23 May 2018 52,860 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,323 miles

OPSF TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND SPLIT ON SIDE WALL NO CORDS SHOWING

SLIGHT WEAR IN OS LOWER BALLJIONT AND BOTH INNER TIE RODS

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

OPSF TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND SPLIT ON SIDE WALL NO CORDS SHOWING

SLIGHT WEAR IN OS LOWER BALLJIONT AND BOTH INNER TIE RODS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,933 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,038 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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Y853 OFB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y853 OFB, 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 Y853 OFB registered?

Y853 OFB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y853 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 OFB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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