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Y343 LAP

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,027 mi
Last recorded81,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,027 miles

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2024 80,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 80,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 79,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 79,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,181 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,119 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,777 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked and deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres are cracking on the treaded areas and are close to exposing ply or cords STRONGLY ADVISE

Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres are cracking on the treaded areas and are close to exposing ply or cords STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,849 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2008 54,845 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,388 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 52,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear disc slightly pitted † †rear tyres starting to crack and perish † †slight dampness to n/s/r shock † †front pads look low

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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Y343 LAP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y343 LAP, 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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Y343 LAP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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