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Y246 BPG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,412 mi
Last recorded12,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 BPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 12,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 12,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 11,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 11,268 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 10,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 9,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 9,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 8,866 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 8,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 8,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 8,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,106 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 7,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,713 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 6,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,944 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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Y246 BPG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 Y246 BPG, 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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Y246 BPG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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