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Y63 WAN

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,236 mi
Last recorded52,236 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 WAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2023 50,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE ( SURFACE RUST) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,403 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2021 50,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,087 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 50,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,409 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,070 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,190 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,708 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 40,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,997 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,711 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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Y63 WAN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y63 WAN, 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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Y63 WAN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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