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Y217 VDA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,277 mi
Last recorded41,277 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 VDA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension rusty

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2014 40,058 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,049 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 39,426 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2013 39,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,667 miles

anti freeze visable at radiator bottom

off side parking brake reading low

off side washer jet poor

rear parking brake noisy at off side

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,613 miles

front tyres worn on edges and perished

fuel tank strap rusty

nearside front side light lense damaged

nearside front tyre at 1.6mm

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre at 2mm

offside outer washer jet poorly aimed

various body/bumper defects

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,033 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,351 miles

The number on the stick on VIN plate matches the one held by DVLA, but doesn't match the stamped VIN on the car. After phone calls on 4 Dec 2008 to Glynn Jones I have passed the vehicle.

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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Y217 VDA 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 81.8%.

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 Y217 VDA, 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 Y217 VDA registered?

Y217 VDA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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