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Y361 ORX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,574 mi
Last recorded79,574 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 ORX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,574 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside control arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,215 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,171 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,885 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of body undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,338 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,898 miles

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON SILLS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,540 miles

FRONT FLOORS CORRODED AT JACKING POINTS

Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,528 miles

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

FRONT FLOORS CORRODED AT JACKING POINTS

Pass 15 May 2018 72,065 miles

O/S SILL OUTER COVER CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2017 70,486 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 12 May 2017 70,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S and N/S REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 11 May 2016 69,493 miles

o/s blade split

rear indicators white

Pass 13 May 2015 68,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 68,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 67,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 66,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,918 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 56,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,194 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2008 52,194 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2007 51,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,551 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 46,243 miles

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

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

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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Y361 ORX 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 80%.

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 Y361 ORX, 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

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What year was Y361 ORX registered?

Y361 ORX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y361 ORX safe to buy?

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