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Y692 MES

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,846 mi
Last recorded52,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 MES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 52,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 52,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 51,325 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed near front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,910 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,463 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,205 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 47,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,506 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,410 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,166 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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Y692 MES is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y692 MES, 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 Y692 MES registered?

Y692 MES is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y692 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y692 MES shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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