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Y297 AKJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,980 mi
Last recorded30,980 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 AKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 30,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 30,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,237 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 21,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,556 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,456 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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Y297 AKJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y297 AKJ, 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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Y297 AKJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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