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Y397 HJN

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,817 mi
Last recorded91,817 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 HJN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 91,817 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm and wearing smooth on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Close to the limit (1.2.1 (f))

O/S and N/S sills corroding

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing the inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF ball joints have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 91,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm and wearing smooth on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Close to the limit (1.2.1 (f))

O/S and N/S sills corroding

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing the inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF ball joints have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,896 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 90,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 89,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 89,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,225 miles

front brake pads wearing low

metal brake pipes on rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,964 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,578 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,276 miles

abs system code read at time of test codes cleared only warning lamp stayed out

Fail 23 Apr 2015 73,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

abs system code read at time of test codes cleared only warning lamp stayed out

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,900 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to wear around inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to wear around inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight movement from both front lower ball joints

Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight movement from both front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,677 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play coming from both front wheels

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,583 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 35,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,104 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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Y397 HJN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y397 HJN, 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 HJN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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