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Y486 HGX

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,147 mi
Last recorded39,147 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 HGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 39,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,489 miles

both rear tyre treads worn low

o/s headlamp adjuster broken

Fail 3 Mar 2014 35,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads worn low

o/s headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,528 miles

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

o/s headlamp dip beam aim on minimum vertical height,adjuster is broken

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,884 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on,cause for failure from April

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,327 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S HEADLAMP BEAM AIM ON MINIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT ADJUSTER FAULTY

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,540 miles

O/S HEADLAMP BEAM ON MINIMUM HEIGHT,ADJUSTER NOT WORKING

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,795 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING LONG

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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Y486 HGX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y486 HGX, 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 Y486 HGX registered?

Y486 HGX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y486 HGX safe to buy?

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