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Y746 YTP

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,437 mi
Last recorded88,437 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 YTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,437 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 88,434 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,984 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/f anti roll bar link upper boot perished.

Fail 27 Sep 2024 86,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/f anti roll bar link upper boot perished.

n/s/r tyre perished (advise replacement)

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,825 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 86,815 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,870 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,621 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,916 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,755 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,919 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,418 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,418 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,520 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,520 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,057 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,912 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 39,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,152 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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Y746 YTP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y746 YTP, 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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Y746 YTP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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