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YH51 WRA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,447 mi
Last recorded53,447 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 WRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,447 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

warning lights on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2025 47,845 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall fitted to outer wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 46,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,039 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 40,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 38,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 35,851 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,531 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 34,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,317 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,941 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,499 miles

nsf shocker upper support mounting has slight rubber seperation.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,208 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,706 miles

osr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,830 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 14,416 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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YH51 WRA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YH51 WRA, 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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YH51 WRA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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