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Y423 KRN

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,981 mi
Last recorded98,981 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 KRN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,957 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,835 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 98,833 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,794 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 98,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 98,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 98,408 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged various pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded (7.2.2)

bonnet release cable difficult to operate

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,511 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,483 miles

advise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise n/s wiper starting to deteriate

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,383 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 94,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,084 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,436 miles

Advise:offside and nearside rear tyre treads near to marker bars

Pass 13 Dec 2005 64,253 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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Y423 KRN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y423 KRN, 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 Y423 KRN registered?

Y423 KRN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y423 KRN safe to buy?

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