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Y975 UCT

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,954 mi
Last recorded39,954 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 UCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 39,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear axle suspension area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle suspension mount on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 37,983 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,802 miles

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

osr hand brake poor effort but locked out ok

Fail 12 Aug 2014 30,894 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,894 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,185 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,365 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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Y975 UCT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y975 UCT, 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 Y975 UCT registered?

Y975 UCT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y975 UCT safe to buy?

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