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Y557 OHC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,924 mi
Last recorded34,924 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 OHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 34,924 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 34,924 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 26,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,001 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 3,023 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 1,238 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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Y557 OHC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y557 OHC, 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 Y557 OHC registered?

Y557 OHC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y557 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 OHC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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