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Y639 VBK

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,930 mi
Last recorded55,930 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 VBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 55,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 54,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 54,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,153 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 52,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 50,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,790 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,364 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 33,672 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 33,650 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y639 VBK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y639 VBK, 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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What year was Y639 VBK registered?

Y639 VBK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y639 VBK safe to buy?

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