CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y79 LFA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,498 mi
Last recorded73,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 73,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,138 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Includes items like sticker in windscreen wiper swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad

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

Nearside Front Sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slight leak around front lower area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 67,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Includes items like sticker in windscreen wiper swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Handbrake performance very weak

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slight leak around front lower area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,827 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 65,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ro rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,048 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside sills near jacking points corroded

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

Offside sills near jacking points corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 60,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,501 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,334 miles

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

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

front & rear discs have slight corrosion

front tyres have slight cracking on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,539 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 48,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,367 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,843 miles

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

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit and out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,773 miles

both rear tyres slight uneven tread wear

movement in o/s rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,959 miles

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

rear diff mounting slight seperation

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,170 miles

nsf tyre tread showing wear

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y79 LFA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y79 LFA?

You can check the full history of Y79 LFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y79 LFA registered?

Y79 LFA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y79 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 LFA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y79 LFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y79 LFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.