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Y269 EUM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 EUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,097 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Exhaust corroded

Offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,869 miles

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

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Exhaust corroded

Offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 43,861 miles

headlamps on aim limits* osf seatbelt reluctant to retract*shields on underbody,outer sills,etc, restrict examination* front and reartyres worn and perished/cracked particularly within tread pattern* washer performance poor but adequate*

significant corrosion(and greasing)of underbody and components including front outer floors, front and rear subframes and steering and suspension components,rear swing arm brake pipes, brake hose ferrules,PAS pipes,etc* play in inner rack joints*

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,405 miles

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

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

Rear tyres both show signsof deterioration

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,551 miles

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 May 2010 36,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2010 36,804 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pressure on screen washers slightly less than usual

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,807 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,133 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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Y269 EUM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 Y269 EUM, 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 Y269 EUM registered?

Y269 EUM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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