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Y989 VBE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 VBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 90,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 90,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 90,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 81,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 81,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,671 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 74,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,624 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,754 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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Y989 VBE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y989 VBE, 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

How do I check the history of Y989 VBE?

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What year was Y989 VBE registered?

Y989 VBE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y989 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 VBE shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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