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Y154 LWL

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,355 mi
Last recorded107,355 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 LWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 107,355 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 107,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Internal shock bushing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,807 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 96,530 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 91,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,580 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,625 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,766 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 80,762 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 79,644 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 79,644 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,457 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side outer hand brake cable sleeve broken

rear tyres inner edges worn to 3mm recheck 3/4 months

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,826 miles

near side outer hand brake cable sleeve broken

rear tyres inner edges worn to 3mm recheck 3/4 months

Pass 23 Feb 2008 64,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,386 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,386 miles

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

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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Y154 LWL 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 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 Y154 LWL, 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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Y154 LWL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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