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Y728 PDK

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 PDK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 66,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 66,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,733 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 64,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2018 64,400 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 64,083 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,988 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end slight play present (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 63,988 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end slight play present (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,376 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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Y728 PDK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y728 PDK, 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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Y728 PDK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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