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Y628 UBY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,808 mi
Last recorded63,808 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 UBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 63,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,488 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,488 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,059 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,232 miles

Engine oil on minimum

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,434 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cooling fan visous coupling bearing worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,880 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,794 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

front lower arm ball joint housing worn

front tyre side walls cracking

prop-shaft coupling cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,876 miles

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

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

oil on minium

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,203 miles

Front 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 2 Jul 2009 41,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,572 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,286 miles

1 noise from rear brake when using the hand brake

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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Y628 UBY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y628 UBY, 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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Y628 UBY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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