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Y812 KGU

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,649 mi
Last recorded106,649 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 KGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,649 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 105,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 105,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox Mount Damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,714 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,918 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 101,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,753 miles

all indicator lights slightly off colour

slight play in both front arm lower ball joints

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,744 miles

off side front brake slight binding

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,193 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 21 Oct 2013 85,509 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,104 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,488 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 78,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,264 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,230 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,454 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,570 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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Y812 KGU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y812 KGU, 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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Y812 KGU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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