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Y9 KOB

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

976 mi
Last recorded976 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 976 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 629 miles

new dash fitted, milage at time of replacment 101425

Fail 22 Nov 2022 629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

new dash fitted, milage at time of replacment 101425

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 99,791 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 99,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 83,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 81,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,602 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,980 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 64,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,748 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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Y9 KOB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y9 KOB, 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 Y9 KOB registered?

Y9 KOB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y9 KOB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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