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Y721 NFM

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,521 mi
Last recorded75,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 NFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,339 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 72,872 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective Broken (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 69,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,021 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,244 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 64,240 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,659 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,389 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 49,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 49,124 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,460 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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Y721 NFM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc 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 Y721 NFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y721 NFM registered?

Y721 NFM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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