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Y297 TRD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,456 mi
Last recorded60,456 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 TRD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 60,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,166 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 57,333 miles

rear exhaust brackets split - system secure

Pass 14 May 2020 55,990 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 53,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 51,341 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 51,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 49,648 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 49,648 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 48,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 47,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 43,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,467 miles

off side front near side front lower arm bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,863 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 TRD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TRD, 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 Y297 TRD registered?

Y297 TRD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y297 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 TRD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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