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Y397 GNJ

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,600 mi
Last recorded56,600 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 GNJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 56,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

widespread corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2025 55,211 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,952 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 49,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,837 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,175 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF wheel tight to turn by hand. Unable to check wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF wheel tight to turn by hand. Unable to check wheel bearing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,625 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 35,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,379 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,454 miles

strong advice both rear tyres on limit of 1,6mm

strong advice o/s/f bottom ball joint starting to wear

Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,535 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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Y397 GNJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y397 GNJ, 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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Y397 GNJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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