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YG51 WTW

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,881 mi
Last recorded21,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 WTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 21,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 20,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 20,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 19,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 17,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 17,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,275 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 16,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,256 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Windscreen washer operation deteriorated, broken pipe leaking out from underneath bonnet liner

Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 14,489 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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YG51 WTW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YG51 WTW, 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

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What year was YG51 WTW registered?

YG51 WTW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is YG51 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 WTW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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