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Y635 LRX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,260 mi
Last recorded77,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 LRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,260 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2018 76,806 miles

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,030 miles

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

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

slight play in osf inner rack arm

Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,536 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 72,015 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 72,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 68,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 63,536 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,279 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 44,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

O/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTER SEEMS LOOSE MAY REQUIRE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTER SEEMS LOOSE MAY REQUIRE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Fail 7 Mar 2008 38,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

ac compressor seems to be a tad noisey?

both front seat belts seem slow to return to there rest possition

car may be being re-registered

in battory bay there is a screw wich seems to have a corroin build up forming on it suggest clean and wax applied

unable t5o check rear handbrake shoes visualy

wipers tend to smear wipers tend to judder

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,691 miles

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

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

ac compressor seems to be a tad noisey?

both front seat belts seem slow to return to there rest possition

car may be being re-registered

in battory bay there is a screw wich seems to have a corroin build up forming on it suggest clean and wax applied

unable t5o check rear handbrake shoes visualy

wipers tend to smear wipers tend to judder

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,330 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,904 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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Y635 LRX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y635 LRX, 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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Y635 LRX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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