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Y132 LDP

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,404 mi
Last recorded40,404 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 LDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 40,404 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 35,938 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,737 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 34,724 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,379 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 34,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,084 miles

o/s front position lamp lens damaged

oil seepage(sump plug)

Fail 9 Aug 2018 34,064 miles

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

o/s front position lamp lens damaged

oil seepage(sump plug)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,378 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,376 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,650 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,815 miles

all brake discs slightly rusted

Fail 11 Jun 2010 29,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,283 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,089 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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Y132 LDP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y132 LDP, 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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Y132 LDP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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