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Y119 EAB

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 EAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear Brake Pads scorched

Pass 22 May 2025 81,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack - slightly porous (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 80,101 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 80,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

Pass 26 May 2023 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 77,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,191 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,914 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2005 26,318 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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Y119 EAB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y119 EAB, 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 Y119 EAB registered?

Y119 EAB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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