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Y399 GAP

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 GAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint wearing

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower ball joint wearing

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

Offside Rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 102,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint wearing

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower ball joint wearing

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

Offside Rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,685 miles

Front jacking point deterioting

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake discs deterioting

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear brake discs deteriorating

Rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Rear jacking point deterioting

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 96,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately mounting twisted (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,573 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 93,380 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 39,345 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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Y399 GAP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y399 GAP, 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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Y399 GAP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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