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Y49 YBL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 YBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,463 miles

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear suspension arms

number plates

sill covers fitted

wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,208 miles

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

corrosion on sills

n/s headlamp BORDERLINE

Fail 5 Mar 2020 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

corrosion on sills

n/s headlamp BORDERLINE

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,046 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges and cracking between treads

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

rear brake balance n/s slow

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,679 miles

operation of air bag light

play in off side rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,877 miles

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,051 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,147 miles

Driver's door handle temporamental, working at time of test.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,165 miles

Engine light lit.

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake imbalance right on legal limit at 25%.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,165 miles

Engine light lit.

Front brake imbalance right on legal limit at 25%.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,356 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,577 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,093 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,156 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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Y49 YBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y49 YBL, 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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Y49 YBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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