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Y854 MBN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,696 mi
Last recorded29,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 MBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 29,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 29,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 28,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,768 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in tread 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in sidewall 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in sidewall 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play offside front rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R16 On the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre slightly perished and cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,031 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 23,031 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,914 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 22,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,486 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,515 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,438 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,236 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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Y854 MBN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y854 MBN, 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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Y854 MBN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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