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Y532 XHG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,916 mi
Last recorded145,916 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 XHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 145,916 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,388 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 139,376 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 139,376 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 135,213 miles

Corrosion to outersills

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 132,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 130,175 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 130,171 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,027 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 128,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 124,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,835 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn strong advise

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine and transmission oil leaks

n/s front shockabsorber appears to have misted its oil

n/s rear indicator discoloured

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,689 miles

Front suspension arm lower rear bushes worn

Nearside Front shockabsorber damp

corrosion to steel brake pipes

exaust corroded and weak

slight oil dampness sump and timing cover or head gasket

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,902 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded o/s/f

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 105,902 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded o/s/f

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 104,021 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 96,234 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,301 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 75,232 miles

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,647 miles

front tyres on legal limit

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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Y532 XHG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y532 XHG, 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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Y532 XHG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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