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Y166 XJB

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 XJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 72,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,557 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2025 72,557 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,514 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2024 72,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,429 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,089 miles

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

Front both front shocks corroded

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2021 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front shocks corroded

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,963 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 71,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,603 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,062 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,623 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both front tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,820 miles

n/sf/ wheel slightly binding

Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shock absorbers corroded

sills covers fitted

slight lift in both front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,658 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

sills covers fitted

slight lift in both front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,405 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,916 miles

nearside front headlight set low

slight movement in offside front steering system

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,751 miles

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 26 Sep 2008 67,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,478 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,273 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr handbrake effort low

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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Y166 XJB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y166 XJB, 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 Y166 XJB registered?

Y166 XJB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y166 XJB safe to buy?

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