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Y612 HWT

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,111 mi
Last recorded73,111 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 HWT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 71,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,800 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 69,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,251 miles

n/s rear brake cable outer cracked

n/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,398 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 49,418 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,282 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y612 HWT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y612 HWT, 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 Y612 HWT registered?

Y612 HWT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y612 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y612 HWT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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