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Y433 BCK

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 BCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,059 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 95,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,963 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 93,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion to underside.

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,071 miles

Central Outer sill cover corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various suspension componants corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 91,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Outer sill cover corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various suspension componants corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,667 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 89,651 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,503 miles

Central front to rear under body wax oiled

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jul 2020 85,863 miles

Central front to rear waxed oiled heavily

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

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

Nearside sills caps stopping full inspection of sills

Offside Front 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))

Offside sill caps stopping full inspection of sill

Pass 8 May 2019 85,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body components corroded need cleaning off and wax oil /protection applied

Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,744 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,812 miles

both front wishbone rear inner bushes worn and have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,573 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator broken

rear discs in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower arm bushes worn

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator broken

rear discs in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

cut in n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

cut in n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,648 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall,close to cord construction

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,755 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall,close to cord construction

n/s/r tyre has multiple damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,139 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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Y433 BCK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y433 BCK, 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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Y433 BCK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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