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Y96 ACW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,839 mi
Last recorded79,839 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 ACW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 79,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 79,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,806 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 78,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,944 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight engine oil and coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 77,944 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight engine oil and coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut corroded

Rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 76,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front strut corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut corroded

Rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,167 miles

Central Front cooling fan not cutting in. engine over heating

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,167 miles

Central Front cooling fan not cutting in. engine over heating

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,442 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,440 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,992 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pump too reserivour (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,411 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,698 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,888 miles

front exhaust stabilising bracket corroded and broken

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,817 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,345 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y96 ACW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y96 ACW, 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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Y96 ACW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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