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Y589 LHC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 LHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 85,479 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,567 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 77,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 76,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 74,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,788 miles

Spare tyre defective

handbrake efficiency imbalanced

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,997 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,532 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,502 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,331 miles

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

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

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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Y589 LHC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y589 LHC, 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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Y589 LHC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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