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Y108 JGU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,502 mi
Last recorded97,502 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 JGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,502 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 97,502 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,595 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 93,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,044 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 49,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,138 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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Y108 JGU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y108 JGU, 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 Y108 JGU registered?

Y108 JGU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y108 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y108 JGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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