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Y52 VLD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,549 mi
Last recorded70,549 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 VLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,312 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 67,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 66,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 65,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,980 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,980 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 19 Aug 2010 55,981 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 33,493 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Near side rear outer drive shaft boot has signs of grease leaking.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 VLD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VLD, 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 Y52 VLD registered?

Y52 VLD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y52 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 VLD shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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