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Y179 DMD

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,607 mi
Last recorded39,607 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 DMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 36,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 31,001 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 31,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 26,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,855 miles

front and rear brake components has started to rust

front and rear suspension components has started corrode but not excessive

Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,072 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 25,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,758 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,321 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,176 miles

cut to sidewall of offside front tyre

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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Y179 DMD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y179 DMD, 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 Y179 DMD registered?

Y179 DMD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y179 DMD safe to buy?

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