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Y638 PLD

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 PLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,115 miles

Oil leak

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

slight roughness from both rear wheels

Pass 16 May 2011 99,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,266 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,649 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate slight damage . rear tyres soon

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,649 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate slight damage . rear tyres soon

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,820 miles

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

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

center exhaust mounting corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,853 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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Y638 PLD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y638 PLD, 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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Y638 PLD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y638 PLD safe to buy?

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