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YV51 HUY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,347 mi
Last recorded124,347 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 124,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,768 miles

Handbrake imbalance

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,271 miles

Handbrake imbalance

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 119,306 miles

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

Handbrake imbalance

Pass 2 Mar 2022 117,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake imbalance

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 105,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 96,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 93,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 93,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,851 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 85,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 77,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,165 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 HUY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

YV51 HUY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is YV51 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 HUY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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