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Y875 FEL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 FEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 57,368 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,958 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 56,952 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2023 56,126 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 56,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 55,116 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 55,115 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,648 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 50,033 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 48,213 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2017 48,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,873 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 45,872 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,786 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,145 miles

both front and both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,090 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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Y875 FEL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y875 FEL, 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 Y875 FEL registered?

Y875 FEL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y875 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y875 FEL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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