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Y648 LDV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,866 mi
Last recorded37,866 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 LDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 37,866 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 34,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension bump stops missing /deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension bump stops missing / deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 30,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,243 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 21,424 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 20,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,856 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 10,640 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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Y648 LDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y648 LDV, 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 Y648 LDV registered?

Y648 LDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y648 LDV safe to buy?

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