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N9 UYS

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

96,056 mi
Last recorded96,056 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 UYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 95,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 94,730 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft doughnut joint gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mounting ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft doughnut joint gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mounting ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,250 miles

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mount missing and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,548 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside outer casings deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 83,545 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside outer casings deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,932 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,646 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,600 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,697 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

coolant leak

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

slight movement in nearside front suspension arm, rear bush

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,739 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,657 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2009 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,289 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 33,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,322 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 27,320 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2005 22,939 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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N9 UYS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 N9 UYS, 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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N9 UYS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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