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Y839 HPJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,258 mi
Last recorded37,258 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 HPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,335 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,571 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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Y839 HPJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y839 HPJ, 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 Y839 HPJ registered?

Y839 HPJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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