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Y636 MGM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 MGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,285 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,016 miles

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

REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEARING WEAR BANDS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,016 miles

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

REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEARING WEAR BANDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to separate

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,178 miles

management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,371 miles

engine management light on

inner sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,537 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK END

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,100 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,311 miles

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

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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Y636 MGM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y636 MGM, 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 Y636 MGM registered?

Y636 MGM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y636 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 MGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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