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Y946 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,176 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 96,176 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,109 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 96,109 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,714 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,390 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,233 miles

rear exhaust silencer support bracket loose

Fail 17 Sep 2014 92,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear exhaust silencer support bracket loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,920 miles

STONE CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN BUT NOT IN "A" ZONE

INSTRUMENT GAUGES NOT WORKING

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 9 Aug 2011 88,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,723 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front door handles stiff to open

rear discs pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2010 87,723 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front door handles stiff to open

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,385 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 54,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,853 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)

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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Y946 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 Y946 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y946 RBL registered?

Y946 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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