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Y694 AAV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,145 mi
Last recorded38,145 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 38,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,045 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 37,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,873 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,075 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,233 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,822 miles

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

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

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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Y694 AAV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 Y694 AAV, 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 Y694 AAV registered?

Y694 AAV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y694 AAV safe to buy?

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