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Y252 MDF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,765 mi
Last recorded45,765 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 MDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 45,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 45,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,308 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 45,308 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 41,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 41,930 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,919 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 40,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 40,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,188 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,746 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 36,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 33,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 30,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,761 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,437 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 23,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,124 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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Y252 MDF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y252 MDF, 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 Y252 MDF registered?

Y252 MDF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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