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Y92 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,584 mi
Last recorded51,584 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 51,584 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 49,007 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 49,006 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 41,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,922 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,214 miles

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

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,520 miles

various brake pipes starting to fur

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 10 May 2013 28,121 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2013 28,121 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2012 27,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,311 miles

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

front discs slightly scored

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 11 Apr 2011 26,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs slightly scored

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 5,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 2,249 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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Y92 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y92 RBL, 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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Y92 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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