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Y822 YAV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 YAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,259 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 79,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to center section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play to bottom arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play to bottom arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,071 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2018 79,071 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,332 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 78,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,972 miles

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

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

n/s/front sidelight lens damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 73,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,313 miles

n/s/rear tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,339 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,278 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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Y822 YAV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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