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Y517 PFO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,500 mi
Last recorded63,500 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 PFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 63,500 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 22 May 2026 63,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 12 May 2025 61,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 58,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 56,598 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,748 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,122 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,122 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,513 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,227 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,671 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 45,671 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,800 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,356 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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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Y517 PFO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y517 PFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y517 PFO registered?

Y517 PFO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y517 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 PFO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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