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YV51 HCE

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,447 mi
Last recorded64,447 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,447 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 64,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,194 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 61,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,141 miles

Nearside Rear has nail in

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,067 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,561 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,253 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,458 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,831 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,392 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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YV51 HCE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YV51 HCE, 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 YV51 HCE registered?

YV51 HCE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is YV51 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 HCE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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