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Y295 NBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,925 mi
Last recorded22,925 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 22,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 22,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 22,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 22,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,344 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 22,186 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2017 21,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 21,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2016 19,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,767 miles

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

very bad oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 17,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 16,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 16,022 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 15,583 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 15,583 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 15,159 miles

Bad oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 14,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,630 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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Y295 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y295 NBL, 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 Y295 NBL registered?

Y295 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y295 NBL safe to buy?

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