CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y338 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,784 mi
Last recorded60,784 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 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

RegistrationY338 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
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

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 60,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,921 miles

All shockers very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Aug 2025 59,921 miles

All shockers very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,338 miles

Front advise front brakes 20% imbalanced. (nearside low)

Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,910 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,081 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 57,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded to sills and suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,194 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,742 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,201 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 54,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,399 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 53,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,635 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,635 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 50,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,713 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,098 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 48,098 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,968 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 31,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 28,311 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

Y338 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 Y338 RBL, 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 Y338 RBL?

You can check the full history of Y338 RBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y338 RBL registered?

Y338 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y338 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y338 RBL shows 33 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 Y338 RBL 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 Y338 RBL. 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.