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Y293 TGP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,923 mi
Last recorded16,923 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 TGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 16,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 16,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 15,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 15,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,998 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 14,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,534 miles

all four tyres cracking & perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,027 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,488 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,280 miles

Air bag light on

Headlamps set at level 1

Pass 8 May 2006 5,750 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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Y293 TGP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y293 TGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y293 TGP registered?

Y293 TGP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y293 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y293 TGP shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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