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Y959 LDY

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,917 mi
Last recorded54,917 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 LDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 54,917 miles

both rear tyre worn inner and on 3mm tread in centre

front lower chassis brace plate corroded nearside

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

spare wheel carrier starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,605 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,290 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,308 miles

offside rear brake pads are low

Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,150 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,355 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,234 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 26,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,026 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,412 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,320 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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Y959 LDY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y959 LDY, 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 Y959 LDY registered?

Y959 LDY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y959 LDY safe to buy?

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