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Y202 GYB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,743 mi
Last recorded91,743 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 GYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,702 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 87,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,308 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise both wiper blades splitting

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,468 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 56,835 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 56,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,509 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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Y202 GYB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y202 GYB, 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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What year was Y202 GYB registered?

Y202 GYB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y202 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 GYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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