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Y751 VBK

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY751 VBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 59,728 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 59,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to o/s + n/s/f shock absorber casings front hubs + suspension arms

Pass 5 May 2023 57,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,552 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 57,262 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,869 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 56,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,082 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arms both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 56,082 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arms both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both n/s and o/s along suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,533 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 54,533 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front track rod end has slight wear

Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 511,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,958 miles

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

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)

innside and outside of o/s/front tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,959 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,324 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,147 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,975 miles

front pads low and discs worn

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2005 27,083 miles

both rear tyres are low 2>2.5mm

n/s/r tyre has nail stuck in it

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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Y751 VBK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y751 VBK, 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 Y751 VBK registered?

Y751 VBK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y751 VBK safe to buy?

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