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Y177 KGM

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,049 mi
Last recorded84,049 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 KGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,293 miles

near side rear tyre cut

near side rear wheel damaged

off side rear tyre cut

Fail 26 Mar 2011 72,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre cut

near side rear wheel damaged

off side rear tyre cut

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,590 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,590 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) Rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

2) Front brake discs close to wear limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust downpipe support bracket deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 52,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement evident in nearside and offside front lower wishbone rubber mounted ball joints and bushes

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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Y177 KGM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y177 KGM, 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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Y177 KGM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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