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Y698 MDF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,510 mi
Last recorded64,510 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 MDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,971 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 63,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,228 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A no larger than 10mm and chip in zone D no larger than 20mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,518 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 533,333 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2006 33,872 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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Y698 MDF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y698 MDF, 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 Y698 MDF registered?

Y698 MDF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y698 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y698 MDF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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