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Y548 ACK

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,817 mi
Last recorded95,817 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 ACK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,817 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,664 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak to engine

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,955 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop doughnut slightly split

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,295 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded.

rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,774 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,544 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,398 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,682 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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Y548 ACK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y548 ACK, 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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Y548 ACK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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