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Y166 EBY

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,288 mi
Last recorded61,288 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 EBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 61,288 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 59,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,604 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,404 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,254 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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Y166 EBY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y166 EBY, 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 Y166 EBY registered?

Y166 EBY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y166 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 EBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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