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Y964 RMO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,582 mi
Last recorded93,582 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 RMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 93,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 92,691 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X 4 TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 92,689 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X 4 TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 92,245 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 92,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 89,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,254 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded + broken

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

Steering wheel play

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,185 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded broken

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

Steering wheel play

Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust bracket corroded broken

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

Steering wheel play

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,945 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 88,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,908 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,532 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,325 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,696 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,848 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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Y964 RMO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y964 RMO, 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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Y964 RMO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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