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Y618 RLC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 RLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 125,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,593 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 123,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 121,847 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 121,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,796 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 115,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,582 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 113,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubbing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre rubbing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 97,718 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,183 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,152 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

odd tyre treads fitted to rear of vehicle. directional and non directional treads fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

odd tyre treads fitted to rear of vehicle. directional and block treads fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,213 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,928 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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Y618 RLC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y618 RLC, 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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Y618 RLC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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