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Y46 AYY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 AYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,094 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 117,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,547 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 114,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 105,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 105,159 miles

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

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

registration plate missing BOTH (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,151 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 101,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 92,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,535 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,178 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 81,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 74,504 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,783 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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Y46 AYY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y46 AYY, 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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Y46 AYY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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