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Y546 NBL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,197 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,229 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 54,145 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

oil leak from gearbox

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 44,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 32,895 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 32,888 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y546 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y546 NBL, 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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Y546 NBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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