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Y107 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,142 mi
Last recorded69,142 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,142 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 69,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 68,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 68,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower slight movement in ball joint mount

Offside Front slight lift in steering rack arm

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle showing slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 65,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bushes slightly perished and worn

off side front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,867 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs are worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 58,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs are worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,887 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,887 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,803 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,531 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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Y107 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y107 RBL, 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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Y107 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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