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Y551 TLB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 TLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 60,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 58,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,372 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 53,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,504 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mountings both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 51,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mountings both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,168 miles

Both rear shock top mounts weak/worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,984 miles

Both rear top mount bushes worn.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 48,984 miles

Both rear top mount bushes worn.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes starting to perrish

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 41,808 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,285 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertray

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,640 miles

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,845 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y551 TLB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y551 TLB, 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 Y551 TLB registered?

Y551 TLB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y551 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 TLB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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