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J6 KYP

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 KYP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 77,329 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 77,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,000 miles

rear brake pipes n/s and o/s showing corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes n/s and o/s showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,779 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,934 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,362 miles

bonnet pull broken

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,884 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 31,524 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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J6 KYP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J6 KYP, 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 J6 KYP registered?

J6 KYP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is J6 KYP safe to buy?

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