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Y254 OJL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,271 mi
Last recorded41,271 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 OJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush and o/s/f (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,253 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 41,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,869 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,234 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,291 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,291 miles

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

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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Y254 OJL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y254 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y254 OJL registered?

Y254 OJL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y254 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y254 OJL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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