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Y93 OBH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,392 mi
Last recorded38,392 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 OBH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 36,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,504 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 34,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,588 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,426 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 27,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,707 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,614 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL IN POOR CONDITION

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 18,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 16,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 14,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,397 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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Y93 OBH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y93 OBH, 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 Y93 OBH registered?

Y93 OBH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y93 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y93 OBH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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