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2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,787 mi
Last recorded26,787 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 26,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 25,109 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 24,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 22,207 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 22,200 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements The 2 looks like a Z (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements The 2 looks like a Z (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,739 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 17,347 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,485 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 11,386 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 9,098 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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Y23 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y23 BMW, 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 Y23 BMW registered?

Y23 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y23 BMW safe to buy?

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