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Y96 WEF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,481 mi
Last recorded59,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 WEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,481 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 59,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,448 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,275 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,988 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 54,904 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,225 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 52,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,985 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,427 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,878 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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Y96 WEF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEF, 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 Y96 WEF registered?

Y96 WEF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y96 WEF safe to buy?

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