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Y419 VJW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 VJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 77,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 76,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 73,984 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,325 miles

Corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,490 miles

Corrosion on O/S rear metal brake pipe

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,130 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,490 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,490 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 58,190 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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Y419 VJW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y419 VJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y419 VJW registered?

Y419 VJW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y419 VJW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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