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Y313 RBR

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,546 mi
Last recorded95,546 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 RBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 95,546 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 95,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,308 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,666 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,687 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,648 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,648 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,823 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 76,823 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 68,948 miles

Engine management light on

Washers weak

Pass 16 May 2011 68,815 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel tank straps corroded

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

osr tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded/worn inner edge

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 7 May 2010 67,065 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,208 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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Y313 RBR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y313 RBR, 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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Y313 RBR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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