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YD51 YWN

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,547 mi
Last recorded65,547 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 YWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 65,547 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 65,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 65,044 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 65,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 64,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,440 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 64,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,528 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,039 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,321 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,241 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,187 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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YD51 YWN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD51 YWN, 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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YD51 YWN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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