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Y942 MNK

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,003 mi
Last recorded44,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 MNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 44,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 43,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 33,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,508 miles

slight play lower ball joints

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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Y942 MNK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y942 MNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y942 MNK registered?

Y942 MNK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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