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Y585 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,627 mi
Last recorded90,627 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,627 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s handbrake low efficiency

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,410 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bushes/both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Fail 17 Apr 2024 90,410 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bushes/both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,116 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bush worn

Fail 25 Apr 2023 90,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,458 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 86,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 83,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 81,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 79,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 75,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 65,942 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,584 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,584 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 50,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 50,805 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 41,976 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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Y585 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y585 RBL, 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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What year was Y585 RBL registered?

Y585 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y585 RBL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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