MOT Status
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52,973 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y396 VBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 Y396 VBJ, 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 Y396 VBJ registered?
Y396 VBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.
Is Y396 VBJ safe to buy?
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