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Y882 LTF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 LTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,850 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 83,850 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 83,646 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,152 miles

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

under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,124 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,128 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,993 miles

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

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

front brake discs liped

washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,245 miles

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,332 miles

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,332 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2011 72,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,777 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,995 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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Y882 LTF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 Y882 LTF, 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 Y882 LTF registered?

Y882 LTF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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