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Y396 VBJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,973 mi
Last recorded52,973 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 VBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 48,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 46,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,911 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2018 29,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,995 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 26,989 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,610 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,606 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,011 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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Y396 VBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y396 VBJ, 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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What year was Y396 VBJ registered?

Y396 VBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y396 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y396 VBJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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