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Y611 HWT

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 HWT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,201 miles

Parking brake travel may require service or repair

Pass 7 Nov 2024 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 94,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pad lining insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,256 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,976 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,154 miles

Advance corrosion present in NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT Floor sections

PARK BRAKE EFFORTS LOW -- Passed on MINIMUM requirement

SIGNIFICANT Engine oil leaks present at front of engine

Fail 3 Sep 2019 83,142 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Advance corrosion present in NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT Floor sections

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PARK BRAKE EFFORTS LOW -- Passed on MINIMUM requirement

SIGNIFICANT Engine oil leaks present at front of engine

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge/perishing on inner sidewall in areas 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight lower mounting broken & not fully secure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corrosion started (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,082 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,879 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,987 miles

center rubber exhaust mount worn

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

osr tyre cracking on inner edge (run flat?)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center rubber exhaust mount worn

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

osr tyre cracking on inner edge (run flat?)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,541 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 51,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 32,616 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,682 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 16,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y611 HWT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 Y611 HWT, 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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What year was Y611 HWT registered?

Y611 HWT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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