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YL51 OKO

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,943 mi
Last recorded47,943 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 47,943 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 47,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,870 miles

f/n/s tread shoulders worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,468 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front treads minor perishing

both front treads shoulders worn off

both rear treads minor tread perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,753 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 9,309 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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YL51 OKO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL51 OKO, 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 YL51 OKO registered?

YL51 OKO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is YL51 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 OKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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