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Y42 RLA

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,292 mi
Last recorded96,292 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 RLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 96,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 96,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2.. osr weak 111kg nsr 189kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,363 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,264 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 89,236 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,806 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER POOR

Fail 8 Apr 2019 85,801 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER POOR

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Scratch to front windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,506 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge on raised platform sections of tread.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge on raised platform sections of tread.

play in offside front steering rack inner ball swivel.

Pass 15 May 2013 78,437 miles

nearside rear tyre low/smooth on inner.

offside rear indicator starting to show white light.

Pass 16 May 2012 77,492 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 77,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 76,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 54,652 miles

Has slight cut in N/S/F tyre inner side wall.

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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Y42 RLA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y42 RLA, 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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Y42 RLA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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