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Y56 EAB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

132,513 mi
Last recorded132,513 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 EAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,513 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 132,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 131,671 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2025 131,671 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,866 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 129,866 miles

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

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 129,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 128,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 128,101 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all underneath car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lambda probe rattling in exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2018 124,937 miles

Drivers seat ripped

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

Lambda sensor loose

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 124,937 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers seat ripped

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

Lambda sensor loose

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,373 miles

condition of off side front antiroll bar link pin

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to split

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to split

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

Offside Front Tyre on 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,914 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,010 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,838 miles

advise rear discs worn and pitted

advise rear pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,596 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,596 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,683 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,504 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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Y56 EAB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y56 EAB, 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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Y56 EAB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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