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Y676 YYX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,082 mi
Last recorded44,082 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY676 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 44,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,200 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 42,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,318 miles

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

small cracks in off side front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,211 miles

advise engine management light on

advise fault nsf door handle

Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,880 miles

advise engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2007 22,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 22,568 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S WASHER JET NOT WORKING †ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,090 miles

n/s front tyre has nail in tread (also wearing low on inner edge in places 2mm)

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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Y676 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y676 YYX, 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 Y676 YYX registered?

Y676 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y676 YYX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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