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Y239 VOF

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,875 mi
Last recorded122,875 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 VOF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle, brake pipes and suspension components heavily covered in wax product

Pass 16 Aug 2024 122,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle, suspension, brake pipes etc covered in wax

Pass 7 Jun 2022 120,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust leak at downpipe

fuel lines corroded

rear brake discs corroded

underside coated in underseal

Fail 30 May 2022 120,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust leak at downpipe

fuel lines corroded

rear brake discs corroded

underside coated in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,997 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,194 miles

brakes pipes and hoses coated in underseal

Pass 5 May 2016 114,184 miles

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

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

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 3 May 2016 114,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 114,184 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2014 112,551 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 112,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s front suspension (rear) bush split

Pass 26 Jun 2013 110,610 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 110,596 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 104,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 98,017 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 98,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,758 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 87,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 766,239 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,798 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 66,798 miles

Offside Front Lower 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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Y239 VOF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y239 VOF, 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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Y239 VOF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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