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Y395 NBL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 83,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,402 miles

o/s headlamp aim slightly poor

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,612 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 76,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,475 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE NOT E MARKED

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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Y395 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y395 NBL, 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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Y395 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y395 NBL safe to buy?

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