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Y606 SUB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 SUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,897 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 78,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,780 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,780 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,624 miles

under body starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2015 73,762 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 73,762 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 72,887 miles

nearside outer hand brake cable split

Fail 6 May 2014 72,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside outer hand brake cable split

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,638 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,701 miles

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

both front bottom ball joints slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2010 57,779 miles

Front tyres incorrect size should be 205/55/16

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,779 miles

Front tyres incorrect size should be 205/55/16

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,390 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 14,563 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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Y606 SUB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y606 SUB, 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 Y606 SUB registered?

Y606 SUB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y606 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y606 SUB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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