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Y294 UGC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 UGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,296 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape (225/40/18 92y xl) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,169 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of sill , both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 69,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of sill , both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend prompt replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted borderline fail (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,496 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both front undersills slightly corroded

fluid around steering rack (no obvious leaks)

front suspension components slightly corroded

offside rear undersill/outersill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front undersills slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

fluid around steering rack (no obvious leaks)

front suspension components slightly corroded

offside rear undersill/outersill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,389 miles

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

both front brake hose flexy ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front suspension arm back bush has slight play

offside rack gaiter damp

Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front brake hose flexy ferrules slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front suspension arm back bush has slight play

offside rack gaiter damp

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,366 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2016 55,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,822 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,385 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,015 miles

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front wishbone back bushes

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,797 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,604 miles

nearside front sidewall has slight damage

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,224 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
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Y294 UGC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y294 UGC, 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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Y294 UGC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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