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2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,227 mi
Last recorded53,227 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 BPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,227 miles

offside screen washers weak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,778 miles

handbrake imbalance 60%

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,103 miles

handbrake imbalance 40%

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake imbalance 40%

Pass 28 May 2008 51,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,691 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake imbalance 26%

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,857 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,857 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 48,634 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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Y213 BPG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y213 BPG, 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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Y213 BPG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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