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Y117 BPC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,042 mi
Last recorded60,042 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 BPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 60,042 miles

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

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

Offside body sill corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 60,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside body sill corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,780 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 58,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,515 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 58,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,106 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,336 miles

free play in o/s track rod/steering rack

front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear wishbone bushes worn/soft

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,356 miles

free play in o/s track rod end/steering rack

registration plates deteriorated/delaminated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 52,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

free play in o/s track rod end/steering rack

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

registration plates deteriorated/delaminated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,375 miles

slight free play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 10 Feb 2016 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

slight free play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,300 miles

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

front and rear number plates delaminating

n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounts have slight movement

front & rear number plates have slight water damage

front brake readings fluctuating slightly (disc run out)

rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,307 miles

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounts have slight movement

front & rear number plates have slight water damage

front brake readings fluctuating slightly (disc run out)

rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,730 miles

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

front and rear number plates delaminating

front brake readings fluctuating slightly (disc run-out)

o/s/r indicator colour faded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,730 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating

front brake readings fluctuating slightly (disc run-out)

o/s/r indicator colour faded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,505 miles

front and rear registration plates beginning to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,863 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,038 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,968 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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Y117 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y117 BPC, 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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Y117 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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