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Y158 YTP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,229 mi
Last recorded43,229 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 YTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 43,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,634 miles

Front exhaust mounting (to gearbox) corroded & broken, but system still secure.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank support straps corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable perished

rear tyres valves perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,989 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 33,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,224 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 28,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 26,312 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 2 Aug 2007 24,074 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1'6mm and nail in tread

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,631 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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Y158 YTP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y158 YTP, 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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Y158 YTP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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