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Y59 CTH

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,732 mi
Last recorded53,732 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 CTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,732 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 53,516 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 53,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,505 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 53,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,296 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,251 miles
Fail 29 May 2014

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,885 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,731 miles

(advise) noise from steering on lock and nearside front tyre 2mm tread depth

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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Y59 CTH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y59 CTH, 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 Y59 CTH registered?

Y59 CTH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y59 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 CTH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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