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Y745 BPB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,169 mi
Last recorded52,169 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 BPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,169 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 47,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,375 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 47,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front side wall age related cracks

Pass 24 May 2016 45,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,031 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2014 44,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,646 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,934 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front tyres worn low on outer edge and perished

Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,934 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front tyres worn low on outer edge and perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,493 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 41,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 38,300 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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Y745 BPB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y745 BPB, 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 Y745 BPB registered?

Y745 BPB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y745 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y745 BPB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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