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Y668 HNH

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 HNH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 106,919 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,534 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,879 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,370 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,336 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,514 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

rear nearside handbrake readings low and travel at handbrake lever

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,150 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,745 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y668 HNH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y668 HNH, 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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Y668 HNH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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