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Y547 YYX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,893 mi
Last recorded21,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 21,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 21,669 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 21,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 20,576 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 10,947 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 10,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 10 Nov 2009 9,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 7,793 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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Y547 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y547 YYX, 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 Y547 YYX registered?

Y547 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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