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Y91 VJC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 VJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,249 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 53,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,501 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,991 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,247 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,667 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,787 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,929 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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Y91 VJC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y91 VJC, 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 Y91 VJC registered?

Y91 VJC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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