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Y492 GHU

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,876 mi
Last recorded23,876 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 GHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 23,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 23,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 23,014 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 22,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 21,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,524 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 19,524 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,365 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 18,365 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,161 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,414 miles

wiper arms catching bonnet

Fail 3 Feb 2014 13,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wiper arms catching bonnet

Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 5,906 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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Y492 GHU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y492 GHU, 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 Y492 GHU registered?

Y492 GHU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y492 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y492 GHU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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