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Y195 YYX

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,214 mi
Last recorded85,214 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 83,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 79,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,392 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 66,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,426 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight lift in o/s/f suspension lower balljoint

unable to fully inspect n/s seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,904 miles

slight lift in o/s/f suspension lower balljoint

unable to fully inspect n/s seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,167 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AND NEAR SIDE FRONT LOW ON TREAD

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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Y195 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y195 YYX, 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 Y195 YYX registered?

Y195 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y195 YYX safe to buy?

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