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Y772 WFC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,386 mi
Last recorded77,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 WFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 77,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper rubber strut mounts splitting

Front light aims have weak patterns

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock leaking (advise replacement)

Offside Rear indicator discoloured

Offside Rear mid rubber brake hose cracking

Offside Rear rubber brake hose twisted

Offside Rear tyre bald on edges (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

both front antiroll bar ball joints have play

n/sr and o/sr metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

screen washers very poor

Fail 21 May 2025 77,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper rubber strut mounts splitting

Front antiroll bar link rods have play in ball joints

Front reg plate cracked

Front washers weak

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock starting to leak fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose twisted

Offside Rear indicator discoloured

Offside Rear metal brake pipe insecure

Rear n/sr and o/sr metal brake pipes corroded

brake fluid in looks in poor condition

front light aims weak patterns

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2025 77,365 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud over both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2-3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front washer jets reduced effect

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside turned blue (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 70,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside turned blue (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,770 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 59,770 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,709 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,638 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,937 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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Y772 WFC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y772 WFC, 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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Y772 WFC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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