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H3 YHL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,566 mi
Last recorded20,566 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 YHL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 20,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 18,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 16,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 15,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 14,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 14,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 14,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 14,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,535 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 10,535 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

front and rear disk surface rust

Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,307 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 9,006 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,006 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,170 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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H3 YHL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H3 YHL, 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 H3 YHL registered?

H3 YHL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is H3 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 YHL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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