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Y387 OBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,396 mi
Last recorded32,396 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,396 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,935 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,131 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y387 OBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y387 OBL, 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 Y387 OBL registered?

Y387 OBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y387 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y387 OBL shows 6 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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