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Y883 PLF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,946 mi
Last recorded27,946 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 PLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 27,946 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 27,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,615 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 27,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 27,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,175 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 23,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 22,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,236 miles

both front tyres have several deep cuts

Pass 31 May 2011 21,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,202 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 19,460 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,534 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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Y883 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y883 PLF, 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 Y883 PLF registered?

Y883 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y883 PLF safe to buy?

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