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Y642 BLB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,599 mi
Last recorded75,599 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 BLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 75,599 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 74,827 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))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 74,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 74,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,570 miles

Front brake disks are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake disks are corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,918 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking/perishing

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,108 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,646 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,969 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,959 miles

Advise offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,045 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,683 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,316 miles

wet test

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 23,750 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 23,750 miles

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

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y642 BLB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y642 BLB, 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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Y642 BLB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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