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Y559 BPL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,325 mi
Last recorded42,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 41,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,840 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 37,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Hand brake cable has outer casing broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,775 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,739 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,688 miles

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

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

minor cuts on n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,450 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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Y559 BPL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y559 BPL, 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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Y559 BPL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y559 BPL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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