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Y359 YAP

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,635 mi
Last recorded42,635 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 YAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 42,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Petrol tank support strap corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2024 42,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Petrol tank strap corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2023 42,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Petrol tank strap corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2022 42,071 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on outer sill.

Petrol tank strap corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,690 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,492 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear inside edge 225/50/16

Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,656 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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Y359 YAP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y359 YAP, 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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Y359 YAP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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