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Y78 AKJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,603 mi
Last recorded97,603 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 AKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 83,329 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 26 Apr 2021 77,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 71,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,815 miles

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

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

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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Y78 AKJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y78 AKJ, 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 Y78 AKJ registered?

Y78 AKJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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