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Y533 KTW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 KTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 64,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 61,646 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,123 miles

nearside washer jet just hitting screen

Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,104 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

very slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,289 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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Y533 KTW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 Y533 KTW, 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 Y533 KTW registered?

Y533 KTW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y533 KTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y533 KTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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