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AP51 YFN

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,869 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 76,847 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,377 miles

Front Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 73,377 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 71,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,172 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,072 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,740 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,740 miles

Centre Front Upper registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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AP51 YFN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP51 YFN, 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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AP51 YFN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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