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Y429 YYX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,129 mi
Last recorded29,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 29,129 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 28,943 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 28,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 28,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 28,496 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,340 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 28,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 27,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 27,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 27,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,370 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,108 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 20,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,186 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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Y429 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y429 YYX, 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 Y429 YYX registered?

Y429 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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