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Y459 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,806 mi
Last recorded30,806 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 30,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 30,464 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front washer inop, drivers side provides sufficient fluid

Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,839 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front position light lens cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2020 29,831 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer position light damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,469 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 29,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres perrishing

nearside rear tyre wearing inner + perrishing and cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing inner + perrishing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,838 miles

front tyres perrishing slightly

headlamp switch faulty

nearside rear tyre wearing inner

offside rear tyre wearing inner + perrishing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,787 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 19,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,363 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,141 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 17,135 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,135 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,983 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,873 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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Y459 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y459 RBL, 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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Y459 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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