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Y886 HDV

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,852 mi
Last recorded93,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 HDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 93,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,554 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,511 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,615 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,859 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,824 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,824 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,053 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,807 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 46,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,438 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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Y886 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y886 HDV, 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 Y886 HDV registered?

Y886 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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