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Y735 PLB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,290 mi
Last recorded191,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 PLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 191,290 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 191,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 182,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 175,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 167,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 160,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 151,532 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,163 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 135,658 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 135,215 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,977 miles

Under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 122,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,643 miles

slight wear in nearside lower ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,215 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 60,868 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 24 Apr 2010 46,926 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)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,319 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 PLB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PLB, 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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Y735 PLB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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