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Y697 NBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,698 mi
Last recorded59,698 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 59,698 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,556 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 59,252 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 58,991 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,893 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 9 Dec 2020 58,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 58,154 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,727 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 57,727 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,686 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2016 57,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 May 2015 56,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,593 miles

nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 16 May 2012 44,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 44,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,701 miles

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 22 May 2010 36,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,102 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 29,102 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y697 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y697 NBL, 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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Y697 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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