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Y823 MCX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,716 mi
Last recorded38,716 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 MCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 38,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 37,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,066 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 36,062 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,510 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased at points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased at points (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 34,510 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased at points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased at points (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,716 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 33,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,147 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 32,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,620 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 29,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,586 miles

N/S rear tyre cracking on inner wall ,advise replacment

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,109 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 23,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,951 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,714 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 16,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 13,422 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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Y823 MCX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y823 MCX, 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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Y823 MCX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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