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Y224 XOB

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,219 mi
Last recorded59,219 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 XOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 59,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 58,579 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 57,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 57,174 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 56,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 49,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,718 miles

some brake pipes and hoses greased preventing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2014 47,344 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 46,650 miles

n/s/r o/s/r brake hose ferrols some corrosion

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f shockers

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r shockers

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 26 May 2012 46,607 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 46,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 46,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,372 miles

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoulred

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,107 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,577 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2007 33,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,754 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 29,753 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y224 XOB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey 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 Y224 XOB, 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 Y224 XOB registered?

Y224 XOB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y224 XOB safe to buy?

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