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Y79 NVT

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 NVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,814 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,130 miles

Offside headlight lens starting to deteriorate /fog

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,010 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 60,010 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inside hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.11 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,360 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,872 miles

Engine fault light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted

rear O/S metal brake pipe rusting

Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,872 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine fault light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted

rear O/S metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,702 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,742 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,742 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,952 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r parking brake slightly low braking effort

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,066 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 43,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 36,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,985 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 NVT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVT, 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 Y79 NVT registered?

Y79 NVT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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