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Y982 RDB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,849 mi
Last recorded34,849 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 RDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 34,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 34,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 34,310 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 34,310 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,392 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,941 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 23,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,990 miles

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

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

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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Y982 RDB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y982 RDB, 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 Y982 RDB registered?

Y982 RDB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y982 RDB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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