CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y277 HWY

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 HWY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 89,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,450 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,271 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s low (3.5.1g)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rubber flex joint starting to deteriorate (cracking ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Front o/s and n/s tyres rubber deteriorating (cracking between treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint sight play in ball joint and rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre rubber deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also rear bush deteriorating starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and showing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s low (3.5.1g)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rubber flex joint starting to deteriorate (cracking ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Front o/s and n/s tyres rubber deteriorating (cracking between treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint sight play in ball joint and rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable rubber joint at steering rack spigot slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres rubber deteriorating (cracking)

eml light on

engine oil leak front of engine

front exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,275 miles

Aux / power steering drive belt cracked.

O/s rear tyre outter side wall damaged.

Poor retraction of o/s seat belt.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,081 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Aux / power steering drive belt cracked.

O/s rear tyre outter side wall damaged.

Poor retraction of o/s seat belt.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,104 miles

Air bag lamp on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack worn.

Wipers poor.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,934 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,829 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 64,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,459 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor performance

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,794 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y277 HWY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y277 HWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y277 HWY?

You can check the full history of Y277 HWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y277 HWY registered?

Y277 HWY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y277 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y277 HWY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y277 HWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y277 HWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.