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Y436 ACS

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 ACS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,216 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,215 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,195 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 47,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,149 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,752 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 45,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,322 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS SHOWING SLITE WHITE LIGHT

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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Y436 ACS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y436 ACS, 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 Y436 ACS registered?

Y436 ACS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y436 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y436 ACS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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