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Y801 GJN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 GJN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 95,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 94,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 94,450 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes of both front lower arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 93,641 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2021 92,847 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 92,845 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 90,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 88,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 85,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 83,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 83,450 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 82,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,879 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 20 May 2013 78,846 miles

ENGIN OIL LEAK

Fail 20 May 2013 78,846 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ENGIN OIL LEAK

Pass 25 May 2012 76,730 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,704 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,147 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,537 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 27 Nov 2008 55,501 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,501 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,238 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 45,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,416 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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Y801 GJN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y801 GJN, 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 Y801 GJN registered?

Y801 GJN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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