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Y168 CGC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 CGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 84,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,644 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 77,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,067 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,435 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 62,147 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,849 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,483 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,422 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2007 23,890 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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Y168 CGC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y168 CGC, 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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Y168 CGC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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