CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y279 UAN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,426 mi
Last recorded51,426 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationY279 UAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 51,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 51,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 50,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 50,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 49,894 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 49,675 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,807 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,807 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,846 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit 1.6mm, strongly recommend both tyres to be replaced as soon as possible

Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,249 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low and perishing

slight play in offside front suspension bottom ball joint

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,922 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

Y279 UAN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y279 UAN, 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 Y279 UAN?

You can check the full history of Y279 UAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y279 UAN registered?

Y279 UAN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y279 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 UAN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y279 UAN 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 Y279 UAN. 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.