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Y944 OTU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,616 mi
Last recorded119,616 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 OTU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 119,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 118,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 114,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,530 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 99,985 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 94,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 91,490 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,371 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

oil level low

service light on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,970 miles

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

bonnet release handle insecure

front brake pads worn over 50%

n/s/f tyre has curb damage to side wall (225/50/ZR16)

rear brake pads worn over 50%

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,395 miles

offside rear and front bumpers damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front registeration plate slightly damaged

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off side raer lam p slightly damaged

offside rear and front bumpers damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly damage

Offside front head lamp and bumper damage

Offside rear lamp and bumper damage

Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 29,015 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,700 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 15,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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Y944 OTU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y944 OTU, 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 Y944 OTU registered?

Y944 OTU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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