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Y736 KUA

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,347 mi
Last recorded160,347 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 KUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 160,347 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front + Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 159,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 158,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,135 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2020 152,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,809 miles

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

o/s/f mirror body damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2016 143,196 miles

Nearside Park brake cable outer casing damaged

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight corrosion near offside jacking points

Fail 8 Apr 2016 143,195 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Park brake cable outer casing damaged

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight corrosion near offside jacking points

Pass 21 May 2015 149,059 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 143,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 142,016 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 142,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 138,836 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 138,836 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 129,739 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2010 126,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 115,446 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 29 May 2008 106,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 98,012 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 98,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,140 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 86,858 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y736 KUA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y736 KUA, 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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Y736 KUA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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