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Y942 UGV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,734 mi
Last recorded76,734 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 UGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,629 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 73,241 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 73,241 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 69,693 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2020 68,665 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,116 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 68,110 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,404 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,862 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,779 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front arms (2.4.G.2)

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front arms (2.4.G.2)

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,798 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,856 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,856 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,110 miles

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,541 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UGV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y942 UGV, 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 Y942 UGV registered?

Y942 UGV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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