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Y626 NJO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,104 mi
Last recorded44,104 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 NJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 44,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 42,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,239 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,451 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 38,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,542 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 36,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 35,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 33,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,551 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 31,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 29,804 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 28,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,869 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,494 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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Y626 NJO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 Y626 NJO, 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 Y626 NJO registered?

Y626 NJO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y626 NJO safe to buy?

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