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Y52 DLJ

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,038 mi
Last recorded63,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 DLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 63,038 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,143 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,228 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner sidewall. Also 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner sidewall. Also 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,114 miles

wipers smear .........

Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre on limit .......

wipers smear .........

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lense missing

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater lense missing

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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 29 Apr 2016 50,467 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,718 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,448 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2011 38,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres badly perishing

slight play evident in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 36,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,622 miles

both rear tyres low treads 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,193 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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Y52 DLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y52 DLJ, 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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Y52 DLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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