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M22 RYE

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,199 mi
Last recorded55,199 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 RYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,199 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,503 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front (2.2.A.1b)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,488 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,488 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,637 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 32,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,114 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 4,995 miles

Air bag warning light on

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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M22 RYE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M22 RYE, 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 M22 RYE registered?

M22 RYE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is M22 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 RYE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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