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Y108 RES

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,794 mi
Last recorded56,794 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 RES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 56,794 miles

Rear suspension + atta-parts covered in underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,187 miles

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

Rear suspension ALL covered in underseal inc b-pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2024 55,657 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear springs & shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2024 55,652 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear springs & shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & springs & shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front exhaust clamps corroded, down pipe 2 middle section

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocker outer casing corroded both sides

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,453 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 50,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear x2 @ n/s/r spring (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,167 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking feed 2 flex (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,116 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,352 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,662 miles

both front & rear brake disc outer edges starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 8,284 miles

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

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

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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Y108 RES is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y108 RES, 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 Y108 RES registered?

Y108 RES is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y108 RES shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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