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Y379 YAV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 YAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 106,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 96,872 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 96,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,935 miles

Exhaust front join nut corroded

N/S/R handbrake cable deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,780 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,333 miles

Front prop shaft bush has slight deteriation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft bush has slight deteriation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,004 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges (not at full tread depth)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 75,004 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges (not at full tread depth)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,682 miles

Slight stepping to front tyres on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 66,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end cracked and unserviceable Locking device (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight stepping to front tyres on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,088 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 58,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,116 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 52,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,234 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/r tyre cut to side wall

rear brake lines in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,220 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,837 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,837 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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Y379 YAV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y379 YAV, 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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Y379 YAV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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