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Y702 LRC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

64,337 mi
Last recorded64,337 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 LRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 64,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 63,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage lower pump hose (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres are starting to crack

steering rack is corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,412 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,776 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 61,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 60,208 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 60,172 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting point at inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,325 miles

Repair to offside rear sill/outer sill

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,108 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,108 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,789 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,426 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 48,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,798 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust flange nuts corroded

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,274 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,609 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,112 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 33,065 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 29,115 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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Y702 LRC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y702 LRC, 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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Y702 LRC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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