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Y779 NJO

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 NJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,438 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 57,437 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (Both front tyre valves) (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (All tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,428 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 57,428 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 55,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,190 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2006 26,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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Y779 NJO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y779 NJO, 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 Y779 NJO registered?

Y779 NJO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y779 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 NJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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