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Y469 BKE

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 BKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,096 miles

Slight corrosion to underside components at rear

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,671 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres stepped and worn out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm bush split

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,121 miles

covers on sills

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,801 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,412 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 87,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,584 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,332 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,140 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,048 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 65,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,654 miles

o/s/f fog light smashed

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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Y469 BKE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y469 BKE, 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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Y469 BKE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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