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Y704 KSF

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 KSF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,826 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 43,826 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 43,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,660 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,128 miles

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

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

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

advise all front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 40,549 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front suspension components,slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,270 miles

front suspension components very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,885 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,251 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,993 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbone bushes split

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,652 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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Y704 KSF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y704 KSF, 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 Y704 KSF registered?

Y704 KSF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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