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Y791 MJM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 MJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 64,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,070 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer sill cover corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 62,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front outer sill cover corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side direction indicators emitting white light

underside corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,848 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,562 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 50,562 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,043 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,023 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 48,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,250 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 47,250 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,221 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,090 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,009 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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Y791 MJM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y791 MJM, 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 Y791 MJM registered?

Y791 MJM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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