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Y446 NAL

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,681 mi
Last recorded116,681 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 NAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,727 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,677 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 112,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 100,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

inner fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play offside front inner tierod

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,405 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,405 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 85,102 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 85,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 75,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,124 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 48,124 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 May 2010 58,931 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 49,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,897 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,755 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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Y446 NAL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y446 NAL, 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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Y446 NAL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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