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Y688 NJM

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,235 mi
Last recorded37,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 NJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 37,235 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 37,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 37,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 36,957 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,749 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 36,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 36,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,177 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 35,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,648 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,666 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,986 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,350 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,011 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 13,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y688 NJM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y688 NJM, 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 Y688 NJM registered?

Y688 NJM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y688 NJM safe to buy?

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