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Y778 BOE

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 BOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,040 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,580 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 80,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,671 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 76,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 75,444 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 74,963 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,308 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 63,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,127 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,258 miles

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

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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Y778 BOE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y778 BOE, 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 Y778 BOE registered?

Y778 BOE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y778 BOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y778 BOE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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