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Y68 NBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,405 mi
Last recorded61,405 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,405 miles

Offside Rear handbrake brake effort low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,127 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,827 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 57,955 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,685 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,012 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,299 miles

all pipes been greased up

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all pipes been greased up

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,037 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,436 miles

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,660 miles

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,148 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,524 miles

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

brake pipes been greased up

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,085 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,857 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,027 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,393 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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Y68 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y68 NBL, 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 Y68 NBL registered?

Y68 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y68 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y68 NBL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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