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Y76 JGC

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,257 mi
Last recorded66,257 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 JGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 66,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,354 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 72,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,061 miles

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 13 Oct 2021 56,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,342 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 34,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,651 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,640 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 12 Sep 2011 16,528 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 17 Sep 2010 15,799 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,019 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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Y76 JGC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y76 JGC, 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 Y76 JGC registered?

Y76 JGC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y76 JGC safe to buy?

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