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Y753 DHN

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,261 mi
Last recorded97,261 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY753 DHN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,261 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 96,758 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,724 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,787 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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Y753 DHN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y753 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y753 DHN registered?

Y753 DHN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y753 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y753 DHN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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