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Y735 MDY

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

37,710 mi
Last recorded37,710 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 37,710 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 37,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,028 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,196 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,894 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,829 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,910 miles

front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,527 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,313 miles

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

Offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,458 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 15,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,416 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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Y735 MDY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black 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 Y735 MDY, 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 Y735 MDY registered?

Y735 MDY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y735 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y735 MDY 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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