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Y852 AES

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,626 mi
Last recorded37,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 AES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 37,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 37,624 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,277 miles

Front Lower suspension has slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 37,231 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower suspension has slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 36,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,538 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 34,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 33,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 32,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,741 miles

air bag light on

Pass 29 May 2010 30,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,258 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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Y852 AES is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y852 AES, 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 Y852 AES registered?

Y852 AES is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y852 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 AES shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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