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Y554 TFG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

77,232 mi
Last recorded77,232 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 TFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 77,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 71,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 71,247 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 66,440 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 63,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 63,718 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,595 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,193 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and worn heavy inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn heavy inner edge but tread not cut as deep and cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and worn heavy inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

light cracking in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,116 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 38,116 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 13 May 2008 33,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 33,732 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,454 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2007 31,454 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2006 26,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2006 26,401 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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Y554 TFG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y554 TFG, 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 Y554 TFG registered?

Y554 TFG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y554 TFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y554 TFG shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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