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J14 KYY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 KYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,579 miles

n/s and o/s front ( cover ) cill corroded

vehicle has very bad oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s and o/s front ( cover ) cill corroded

vehicle has very bad oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,003 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

front exhaust metal mount broken

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

front exhaust metal mount broken

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,906 miles

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

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

centre pipe corroded

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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J14 KYY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J14 KYY, 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 J14 KYY registered?

J14 KYY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is J14 KYY safe to buy?

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