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Y577 LFG

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,453 mi
Last recorded61,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,123 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 60,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 59,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 57,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,742 miles

head light masks fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,171 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 43,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,999 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 41,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,135 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 32,135 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,215 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 24,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 16,464 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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Y577 LFG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 Y577 LFG, 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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Y577 LFG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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