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Y822 LNO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 LNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 103,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 103,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,856 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 102,856 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,031 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,098 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 94,097 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,786 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,669 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,351 miles

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

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

very slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,351 miles

very slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,239 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 80,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2011 69,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,183 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,194 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Both middle floor pan brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust system rusted

Front brake discs rusted on edges of friction surfaces and worn

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate degrading

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner tread sholder

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner tread sholder

Rear brake discs rusted on outer friction surfaces

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,194 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Both middle floor pan brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust system rusted

Front brake discs rusted on edges of friction surfaces and worn

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate degrading

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner tread sholder

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner tread sholder

Rear brake discs rusted on outer friction surfaces

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,802 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 45,802 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,985 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,985 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 32,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 31,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y822 LNO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y822 LNO, 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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Y822 LNO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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