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Y279 HFG

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,738 mi
Last recorded62,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 HFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 60,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,791 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,275 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 44,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,030 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 42,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s f tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,808 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 24,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 21,857 miles

O/S/F Tyre has a screw in the tread. †Front tyres wearing on edges. †Rear tyre tread depths, wearing low (2 & 2.5mm) in centre treads.

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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Y279 HFG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y279 HFG, 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 Y279 HFG registered?

Y279 HFG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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