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Y778 CVC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 CVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 63,883 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2025 63,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 63,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,848 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded.steering rack wet, no visible leaks or drips (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor hanging loose

Nearside Front drivers door handle loose

hand brake lever close to reserve limit

Fail 18 Apr 2023 61,834 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded.steering rack wet, no visible leaks or drips (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor hanging loose

Nearside Front drivers door handle loose

hand brake lever close to reserve limit

Central Front ADVISE : phone holder next to steering wheel

Fail 23 Sep 2022 61,820 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill near jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill near jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,329 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak n/s lower corner of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,998 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,434 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,430 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,793 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,696 miles

all brake ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,469 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,711 miles

all steering and suspension components rusted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,322 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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Y778 CVC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CVC, 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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Y778 CVC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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