CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y402 TLC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,334 mi
Last recorded66,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 TLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 66,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both far rear on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 66,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both far rear on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 66,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 66,326 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 66,314 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 66,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,061 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,518 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 65,518 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 64,953 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 64,953 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 63,761 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid damaged pipe work (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 61,662 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 60,337 miles

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

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

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

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

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 16 May 2017 60,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 12 May 2016 59,293 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 59,292 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 58,083 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 53,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,161 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 49,588 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 47,425 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 45,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 42,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 37,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,655 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y402 TLC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y402 TLC, 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

How do I check the history of Y402 TLC?

You can check the full history of Y402 TLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y402 TLC registered?

Y402 TLC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y402 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y402 TLC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y402 TLC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y402 TLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.