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Y875 FNH

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 FNH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,861 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 91,086 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,485 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 90,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,364 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,102 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 81,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,909 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 72,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,776 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,132 miles

both rear tyres neering tread bars

front number plate beging to fade

Pass 11 Jul 2005 39,467 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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Y875 FNH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y875 FNH, 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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Y875 FNH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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