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X538 NVA

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,818 mi
Last recorded141,818 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 NVA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 141,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 140,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 138,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 134,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,739 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2015 126,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2014 120,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 108,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,956 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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X538 NVA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X538 NVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X538 NVA registered?

X538 NVA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X538 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 NVA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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