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Y985 JBW

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 JBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 117,492 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 115,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 114,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 110,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 107,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 98,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,833 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,692 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 88,692 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,099 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,394 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 73,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,839 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 65,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,250 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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Y985 JBW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y985 JBW, 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 Y985 JBW registered?

Y985 JBW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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