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Y5 ACT

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,685 mi
Last recorded39,685 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 ACT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 39,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,144 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,816 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 12,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,500 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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Y5 ACT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y5 ACT, 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

How do I check the history of Y5 ACT?

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What year was Y5 ACT registered?

Y5 ACT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y5 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 ACT shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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