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Y511 WKE

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,763 mi
Last recorded43,763 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 WKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 43,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 43,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 43,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 42,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 41,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,672 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,046 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,749 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,582 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,869 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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Y511 WKE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y511 WKE, 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 Y511 WKE registered?

Y511 WKE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y511 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 WKE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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