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Y601 JVJ

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,062 mi
Last recorded52,062 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 JVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 52,062 miles

engine light

Pass 13 May 2024 51,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 50,363 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 46,666 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,824 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 45,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,529 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 45,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 43,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre perished / spliiting

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre perished / splitting

offside front wiper blade split

rear discs lipped / corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 42,867 miles

slight cracking front tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,261 miles

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

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

radiater leak

Pass 17 May 2012 41,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,903 miles

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,660 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly on inner working surfaces

Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 37,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,067 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,157 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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Y601 JVJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y601 JVJ, 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

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What year was Y601 JVJ registered?

Y601 JVJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y601 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 JVJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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