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Y816 UEY

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,688 mi
Last recorded80,688 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 UEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 80,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 80,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,460 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 73,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,829 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 70,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 67,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,301 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,054 miles

both front tyre starting to crack

both rear tyres cracking & wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre starting to crack

both rear tyres cracking & wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,540 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,535 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise - slightly deteriorating fuel cap seal

Fail 6 Jan 2012 51,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise - slightly deteriorating fuel cap seal

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,291 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,852 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,581 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 35,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front No. Plate Slight Damage

N/S and O/S Rear Brake Disc Surface Rusty edge

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)

Small Stone Chip in front windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 31,441 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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Y816 UEY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y816 UEY, 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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Y816 UEY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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