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Y842 MGM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 MGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,257 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,024 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 69,137 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 68,426 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,526 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 66,560 miles

REAR INDICATORS ARE ALMOST WHITE IN COLOUR

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,152 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured almost completely white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,578 miles

front pads half worn

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,005 miles

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,602 miles

front and rear drop links getting perished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,747 miles

both rear shocker top mounting bushes getting worn

both rear tyre treads showing signs of cracking and getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,077 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,493 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,089 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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Y842 MGM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y842 MGM, 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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What year was Y842 MGM registered?

Y842 MGM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y842 MGM safe to buy?

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