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Y988 XAN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

25,012 mi
Last recorded25,012 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 25,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 25,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 24,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 24,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,560 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 24,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 23,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 20,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 19,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 17,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 16,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,096 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,569 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges of tread

n/s rear tyre is worn inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 10,073 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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Y988 XAN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 Y988 XAN, 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 Y988 XAN registered?

Y988 XAN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y988 XAN safe to buy?

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