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Y684 AEB

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,806 mi
Last recorded76,806 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 AEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 76,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,370 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,532 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,083 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,736 miles

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,021 miles

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

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

all brake discs slight pitting

Fail 4 Apr 2011 50,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all brake discs slight pitting

Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,844 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 38,684 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,684 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,899 miles

brake warning lamp stays on

Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y684 AEB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y684 AEB, 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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Y684 AEB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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