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Y768 SWR

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 SWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,017 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,383 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,849 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,815 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brakes very pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,924 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,082 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,899 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,672 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2005 35,311 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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Y768 SWR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y768 SWR, 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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Y768 SWR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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