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2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,293 mi
Last recorded47,293 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,293 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 47,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,837 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 45,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,776 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,409 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,013 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has Screw in Tread

Pass 14 May 2015 40,829 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 40,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,211 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 33,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,994 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 27,476 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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YE51 UFC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE51 UFC, 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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YE51 UFC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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