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Y319 VVP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 VVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 119,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 114,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 114,469 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

minimum of reserve travel left in parking brake lever

Pass 10 May 2021 114,468 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank retaining strap corroding

Pass 11 May 2020 114,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres feathering on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 70,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 58,886 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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Y319 VVP 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 Y319 VVP, 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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Y319 VVP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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