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Y611 BPL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,125 miles

Front Both nearside & offside brake flexi pipes are cracked.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 144,125 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Both nearside & offside brake flexi pipes are cracked.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,407 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 143,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 133,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 133,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,659 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 97,179 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 78,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 78,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 64,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,539 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,068 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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Y611 BPL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y611 BPL, 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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Y611 BPL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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