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Y462 BCK

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,222 mi
Last recorded35,222 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 BCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 35,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 33,565 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 32,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres wearting low centre tread

Pass 8 Jul 2023 30,105 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 27,441 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,880 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,303 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 20,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 18,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,531 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,433 miles

o/s/f maual headlight adjuster u/s. beam within spec

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,485 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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Y462 BCK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 Y462 BCK, 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 Y462 BCK registered?

Y462 BCK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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