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Y976 CBA

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 CBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 118,005 miles

All underside heavily undersealed

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 118,005 miles

All underside heavily undersealed

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,051 miles

All underside heavily undersealed

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,554 miles

All underside heavily undersealed

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,964 miles

advise underpan and all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion and wear

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,191 miles

advise both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

advise oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Jul 2019 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,102 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,723 miles

brake pipes covered in sealant floors and underbody covered in sealant

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,040 miles

body slight corrosion

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers seat belt mechanisum notchy but servicable

Pass 24 Dec 2013 99,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,623 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside handbrake cable outer split

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,843 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,843 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,367 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Oct 2006 61,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

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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Y976 CBA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y976 CBA, 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 Y976 CBA registered?

Y976 CBA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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