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Y473 VVP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,390 mi
Last recorded91,390 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 VVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 89,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2019 89,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2018 88,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,492 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,492 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,228 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,262 miles

Nearside front brake hose securing gromet split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,371 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,959 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,959 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y473 VVP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y473 VVP, 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 Y473 VVP registered?

Y473 VVP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y473 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y473 VVP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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