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Y683 PAP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 PAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 71,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,180 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 70,943 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 70,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 70,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,986 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,009 miles

o/side front wheel binding

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,136 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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Y683 PAP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y683 PAP, 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 Y683 PAP registered?

Y683 PAP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y683 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y683 PAP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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