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Y84 BPC

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 BPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,161 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 91,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 89,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,891 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 82,879 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 79,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,611 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,503 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,502 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,223 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 53,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fault on traction control

Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,315 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,595 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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Y84 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 Y84 BPC, 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 Y84 BPC registered?

Y84 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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