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YJ51 UMV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,598 mi
Last recorded38,598 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 38,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 36,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,786 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,280 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 32,182 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 30,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,549 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,738 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 23,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,530 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,977 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,942 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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YJ51 UMV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YJ51 UMV, 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 YJ51 UMV registered?

YJ51 UMV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YJ51 UMV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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