CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y352 TLF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY352 TLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 65,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 65,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,466 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 62,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,963 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 55,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 49,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,672 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,576 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 41,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,343 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 31,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y352 TLF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y352 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y352 TLF?

You can check the full history of Y352 TLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y352 TLF registered?

Y352 TLF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y352 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y352 TLF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y352 TLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y352 TLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.