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YE51 UJD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,176 mi
Last recorded30,176 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UJD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 30,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 30,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 29,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 28,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 28,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 28,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 27,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,546 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,503 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both font tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Dec 2017 25,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both font tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,348 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 22,970 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 22,688 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,688 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 21,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,786 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,387 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,405 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,181 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,280 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 UJD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE51 UJD, 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 UJD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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