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MT51 YHY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,481 mi
Last recorded9,481 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 9,481 miles

fuel filler cap Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2025 8,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 8,634 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 8,208 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 8,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle stiff (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 7,752 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 7,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 7,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 7,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 5,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 5,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 5,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 5,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 5,048 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 5,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 4,988 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 4,962 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 4,918 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 4,762 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 4,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 4,472 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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MT51 YHY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT51 YHY, 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 MT51 YHY registered?

MT51 YHY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is MT51 YHY safe to buy?

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