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Y189 NMR

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

600,874 mi
Last recorded600,874 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 NMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 600,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 58,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,128 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 50,000 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 46,868 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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Y189 NMR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y189 NMR, 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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How do I check the history of Y189 NMR?

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What year was Y189 NMR registered?

Y189 NMR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y189 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 NMR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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