MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in both front rack ends
slight play in o/s steering tie rod/rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
inner surface of front discs slightly pitted
slight knocking from steering when rocked
slight play in steering tie rods
wiper blades juddering on screen
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
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Y226 YYW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 Y226 YYW, 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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Y226 YYW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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