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Y42 TBE

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,603 mi
Last recorded44,603 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

RegistrationY42 TBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 44,603 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 44,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2025 39,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All positions (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 36,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ZR/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 35,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,010 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

eml light on

Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 32,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,201 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 26,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 26,110 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y42 TBE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y42 TBE, 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

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What year was Y42 TBE registered?

Y42 TBE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y42 TBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 TBE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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