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Y763 XHG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 XHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,444 miles

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 92,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside parking brake has slightly lower braking effort

Fail 22 Aug 2015 92,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Both wipers are floppy,but they still work.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,665 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,657 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,657 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc's lipped

front pad's worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 24,368 miles

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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Y763 XHG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y763 XHG, 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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Y763 XHG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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