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ROB 717Y

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,290 mi
Last recorded54,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 717Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 54,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,843 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,617 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 50,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,683 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,126 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,625 miles

Front brake pads on minimum thickness

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 20,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,908 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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ROB 717Y is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 ROB 717Y, 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 ROB 717Y registered?

ROB 717Y is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is ROB 717Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROB 717Y shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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