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Y688 RMO

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,665 mi
Last recorded106,665 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 RMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,665 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in nearside front wishbone bushes

Pass 11 May 2011 102,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,535 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 101,534 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1. n/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 98,378 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,864 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,691 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 63,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

both rear tyres have tread close to legal limit

nearside door mirror has damaged frame

Pass 16 Aug 2005 51,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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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Y688 RMO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y688 RMO, 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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Y688 RMO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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