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Y166 JTM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 JTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 103,722 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,844 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,662 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 93,662 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 88,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,392 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished cords not visable at time of test,

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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Y166 JTM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 Y166 JTM, 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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Y166 JTM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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