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Y235 LHT

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,880 mi
Last recorded44,880 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 LHT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 44,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,437 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 41,456 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,862 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,745 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 39,745 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,562 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,274 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 39,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,132 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 38,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,559 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 37,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,603 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,266 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,617 miles

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,302 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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Y235 LHT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y235 LHT, 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 Y235 LHT registered?

Y235 LHT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y235 LHT safe to buy?

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