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Y758 AAV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,987 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 91,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,120 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 89,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,316 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,482 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,481 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,865 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,365 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 63,210 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,628 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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Y758 AAV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y758 AAV, 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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Y758 AAV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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