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Y968 PLF

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,686 mi
Last recorded115,686 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 PLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 115,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 115,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 115,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 114,986 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 114,652 miles

Parking brake just met requirements

Fail 13 May 2020 114,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,029 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 113,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 108,484 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,795 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 105,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,626 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,360 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 99,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,651 miles

surface rust s\frames,susp components,brake pipes.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 96,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

surface rust s\frames,susp components,brake pipes.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,989 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,988 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,890 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 81,890 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,999 miles

both f\lower arm rear bushes have movement, nsr tyre close to min.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,094 miles

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

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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Y968 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y968 PLF, 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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Y968 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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