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Y217 UGH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,292 mi
Last recorded8,292 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 UGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 8,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 8,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 8,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 8,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 7,562 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 7,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 7,550 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 7,442 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 7,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,761 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 6,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,489 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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Y217 UGH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y217 UGH, 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 Y217 UGH registered?

Y217 UGH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y217 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 UGH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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