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Y79 JCX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 JCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,167 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,199 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front running gear rusty

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

Nearside hand brake outer cable rusty

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

Offside steering rack gaiter damp

Rear suspension arms rusty

tank strap rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,460 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing rusty

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,460 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber casing rusty

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,630 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 90,622 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 90,622 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap loose (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,395 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 87,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,837 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,837 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,988 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Wipers split

Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Wipers split

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,200 miles

slight play in offside front lower suspention arm ball joint

wear to front brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,994 miles

damage to front screen.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,763 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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Y79 JCX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y79 JCX, 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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Y79 JCX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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