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Y519 PTU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,332 mi
Last recorded98,332 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY519 PTU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,332 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 98,328 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 92,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 92,250 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 90,332 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 90,329 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Rear COIL SPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 89,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 84,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 83,458 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,917 miles

Brake pipes becoming corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both front inner sills

Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes becoming corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2015 80,461 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 80,461 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,515 miles
Fail 14 May 2014

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 71,480 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 May 2012 66,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 66,297 miles

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

engine management lamp lit

Pass 17 May 2011 60,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 53,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,595 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,952 miles

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

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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Y519 PTU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y519 PTU, 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 Y519 PTU registered?

Y519 PTU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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