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GV51 YBK

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,167 mi
Last recorded29,167 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 29,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 28,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 27,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,964 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 26,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,033 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 25,033 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 24,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,465 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 22,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 20,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,933 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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GV51 YBK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GV51 YBK, 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 GV51 YBK registered?

GV51 YBK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is GV51 YBK safe to buy?

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