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Y921 JCY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 JCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,275 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf/osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR Hose to hose on rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 100,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR. Hose to hose/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

OSF strut top mount

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 100,388 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR. Hose to hose/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

OSF strut top mount

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,731 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,699 miles

Exhaust emissions well above average

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible leak around exhaust manifold/ downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

OS handbrake efficiency low

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 98,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,492 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers present at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2019 97,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,393 miles

Advise both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

condition of front & centre exhaust mountings

Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,804 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 90,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,684 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,826 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,826 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,161 miles

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 1 Dec 2010 68,691 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 27 Nov 2010 68,579 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,090 miles

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

nearside handbrake efficiency low

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

offside front lower arm [rear] bush starting to spread

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,409 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,642 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 43,642 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,426 miles

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

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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Y921 JCY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y921 JCY, 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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Y921 JCY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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