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Y171 DME

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,310 mi
Last recorded65,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 DME
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,310 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 65,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 65,285 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,265 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 63,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 63,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,164 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 63,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 61,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,653 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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Y171 DME is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y171 DME, 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 Y171 DME registered?

Y171 DME is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y171 DME safe to buy?

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