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Y851 GDV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,555 mi
Last recorded40,555 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 GDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 40,555 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 40,555 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 39,426 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,865 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,016 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear screen missing

Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,652 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,005 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,707 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 22,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,094 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 14,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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Y851 GDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y851 GDV, 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 Y851 GDV registered?

Y851 GDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y851 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 GDV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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