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Y222 BMW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,199 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 72,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 70,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,269 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,925 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre getting close to wearbars

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,835 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,470 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 43,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 43,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,625 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,192 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 34,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,233 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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Y222 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y222 BMW, 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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What year was Y222 BMW registered?

Y222 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y222 BMW safe to buy?

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