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Y168 FUP

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,268 mi
Last recorded44,268 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 FUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 44,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 44,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 44,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 43,975 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 43,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 36,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,609 miles

both centre brake pipes (front to rear) slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,625 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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Y168 FUP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red 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 Y168 FUP, 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 Y168 FUP registered?

Y168 FUP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y168 FUP safe to buy?

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