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Y989 RFM

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,197 mi
Last recorded81,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 RFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,505 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,507 miles

nearside front tyre cracked between treads

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre cracked between treads

slight weakness nearside rear handbrake efficiency

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,568 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 68,497 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,674 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2019 66,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,057 miles

slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,212 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 59,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,383 miles

n/s/r/ tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 13 May 2014 54,181 miles

o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ tyres on legal limit.

Pass 16 May 2013 51,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,523 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 47,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,866 miles

front pads approx 60% worn.

rear brake pads on limit.

Pass 5 May 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 35,413 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 29,631 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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Y989 RFM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y989 RFM, 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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Y989 RFM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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