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Y112 JDY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 JDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 115,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear sill panels corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,871 miles

Both rear outer sill areas corroding slightly

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance slightly poor

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 113,604 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 r18 92 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 r18 92 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil strongly advise replacing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area on legal limit strongly advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,120 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 107,611 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 107,611 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,704 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,329 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,867 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,867 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,421 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,402 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,573 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 2 Aug 2014 63,454 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,545 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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Y112 JDY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y112 JDY, 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 Y112 JDY registered?

Y112 JDY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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