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Y646 ULD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,200 mi
Last recorded95,200 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 ULD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,969 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 84,107 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,775 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 76,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,938 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,465 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,747 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 58,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,519 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,136 miles

High level brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 11 May 2007 48,086 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 10 May 2007 48,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pads 90% worn

Pass 6 May 2006 43,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 12 May 2005 38,663 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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Y646 ULD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y646 ULD, 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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Y646 ULD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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