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Y707 RLB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,785 mi
Last recorded27,785 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 RLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 27,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,629 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly water damaged. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bump stop slightly deteriorated (shock absorber).

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop slightly deteriorated (shock absorber).

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,018 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fog up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,184 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,082 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 25,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,856 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,888 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 23,888 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 21,999 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,065 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 17,065 miles

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

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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Y707 RLB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y707 RLB, 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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What year was Y707 RLB registered?

Y707 RLB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y707 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y707 RLB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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