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Y342 GHY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,554 mi
Last recorded26,554 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 GHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 26,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 26,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 26,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 26,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,235 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 24,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,391 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,973 miles

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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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Y342 GHY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y342 GHY, 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 Y342 GHY registered?

Y342 GHY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y342 GHY safe to buy?

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