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Y233 BPM

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 BPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,134 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,923 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 63,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,943 miles

Advise:Both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 59,795 miles

2 x front to rear brake pipes corroding

2 x rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 58,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,111 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,707 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,662 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,662 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Various brake pipes starting to slightly corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,740 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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Y233 BPM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y233 BPM, 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 Y233 BPM registered?

Y233 BPM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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