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Y708 OTT

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,831 mi
Last recorded145,831 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 145,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 141,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 136,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 122,260 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 122,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 116,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 110,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all metal brake pipes at the rear require cleaning and greasing.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,760 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all metal brake pipes at the rear require cleaning and greasing.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,947 miles

front tyres wearing low

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be worn very low (also disc has wear ridges)

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,871 miles

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (ADVISE SOON TO BE REPLACED)

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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Y708 OTT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y708 OTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y708 OTT registered?

Y708 OTT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y708 OTT safe to buy?

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