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Y669 HWE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,253 mi
Last recorded161,253 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 HWE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 161,253 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Fail 17 Aug 2012 160,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 3 May 2011 130,163 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 130,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 128,295 miles

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes have some corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2010 128,295 miles

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

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes have some corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 124,797 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 102,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,920 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres unevenly worn.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

n/s/r tyre wear low.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,720 miles

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

nail in n/s front tyre

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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Y669 HWE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y669 HWE, 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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Y669 HWE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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