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Y4 HCP

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,939 mi
Last recorded31,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 HCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 31,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 31,633 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,420 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 30,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 30,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 29,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 28,901 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 27,382 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2013 25,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,009 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 15 May 2009 21,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,088 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,704 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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Y4 HCP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y4 HCP, 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 Y4 HCP registered?

Y4 HCP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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