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Y98 XSW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,803 mi
Last recorded76,803 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 XSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,803 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 75,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,675 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

Fail 20 Apr 2022 70,673 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,260 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 7 Apr 2021 69,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear tyres on 3mm

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,215 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front an rear suspension

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,179 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front an rear suspension

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,915 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,766 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 39,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,839 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 29,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,133 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,961 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 21,961 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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Y98 XSW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y98 XSW, 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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Y98 XSW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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