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Y703 MFA

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,074 mi
Last recorded115,074 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 MFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 115,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 110,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,075 miles

Engine oil leaking slightly

Offside outer sill panel corroded.

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sils both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,704 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded cental pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak down front of engine area.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,187 miles

Both rear tyre valves starting to crack

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,066 miles

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

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

eml lamp on

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,913 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 89,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,026 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 81,214 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,588 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,186 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,937 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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Y703 MFA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y703 MFA, 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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Y703 MFA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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