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Y118 RRE

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,740 mi
Last recorded44,740 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 RRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,909 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit of wear (inner edge)

slight noise from engine

slight play in both front lower suspension arms bushes and joints

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,734 miles

both front lower swivels slight movement

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

stone chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,154 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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Y118 RRE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y118 RRE, 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 Y118 RRE registered?

Y118 RRE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y118 RRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 RRE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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