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Y433 LVS

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,586 mi
Last recorded135,586 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 LVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 135,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut in but not down to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2013 131,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 121,510 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 121,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 119,893 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 119,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 115,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 107,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 95,040 miles

front brake pads wearing thin †nearside handbrake cable †offside handbrake efficiency †exhaust mounting to gearbox †nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,280 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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Y433 LVS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y433 LVS, 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 Y433 LVS registered?

Y433 LVS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y433 LVS safe to buy?

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