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Y356 TGH

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,250 mi
Last recorded63,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 TGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,250 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear both shocks corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,699 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear coil springs and shock absorbers corroded both nearside and offside

Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,081 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside shock are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,634 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,073 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,109 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,532 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,201 miles

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

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

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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Y356 TGH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,172cc 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 Y356 TGH, 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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Y356 TGH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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