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Y887 HDV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 HDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 127,356 miles

Nearside out sill slightly corrosion

Offside Rear out sill slightly corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2025 126,058 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 125,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded seen from underneath at the Nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill very weak and corroded but no holes could be made at the time of test within 30cm of suspension or steering mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded (BOLT ON PANELS)

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Seen from underneath at the rear of the vehicle, fuel hoses are corroding. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 125,003 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lenses excessively deteriorated causing the beam pattern to be obviously incorrect. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of the lower control arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of the rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded seen from underneath at the Nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill very weak and corroded but no holes could be made at the time of test within 30cm of suspension or steering mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Seen from underneath at the rear of the vehicle, fuel hoses are corroding. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 118,316 miles

Near & Off Side Sill Under Body & Suspension Corrosion

Fail 30 May 2022 118,311 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side Both Head Lamps Contaminated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (Wing) (4.4.3 (a))

Near & Off Side Sill Under Body & Suspension Corrosion

Pass 20 May 2021 114,156 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tires showing signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 19 May 2021 114,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment risk of becoming detached ( recommend DO NOT DRIVE!!!) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tires showing signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 May 2020 107,902 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Under Body Corrosion & Corrosion To Suspension Components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,078 miles

All flexible brake hoses deteriorated

All shockabsorber casings are corroded

Aux drive belt split

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,479 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 104,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sector bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sector bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,038 miles

fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded x 2

Fail 6 Feb 2015 100,038 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded x 2

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,364 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 92,171 miles

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

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

near side washers not working correctly but off side front clearing screen ok

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,385 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres getting down

Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,062 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 42,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,670 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 84,555 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,555 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,371 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,681 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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Y887 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y887 HDV, 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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Y887 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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