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Y286 HKU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 HKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,702 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 108,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside handbrake weaker than nearside

Offside seat back and forth adjuster switch cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres perishing and starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jun 2017 96,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside handbrake weaker than nearside

Offside seat back and forth adjuster switch cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres perishing and starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,988 miles

both headlamp lens's dull

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,760 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 64,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,163 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,863 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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Y286 HKU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y286 HKU, 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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Y286 HKU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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