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GY51 YTL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,562 mi
Last recorded55,562 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YTL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,562 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 52,157 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 52,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 41,255 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 39,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,909 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,897 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,012 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,317 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,155 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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GY51 YTL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GY51 YTL, 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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What year was GY51 YTL registered?

GY51 YTL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is GY51 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 YTL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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