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Y906 NMR

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 NMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 85,511 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 84,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 82,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 79,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 73,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease/waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,225 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Jun 2013 60,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,700 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,670 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing slihgtly on inner edge

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 16 May 2011 55,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 55,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,999 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 51,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,617 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,594 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s front antiroll bar link top joint worn

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,594 miles

n/s front antiroll bar link top joint worn

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,521 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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Y906 NMR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y906 NMR, 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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Y906 NMR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y906 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 NMR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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