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Y78 JWR

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,650 mi
Last recorded74,650 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 JWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 74,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,350 miles

intermittent wiper won't switch off

rear exhaust corroded

wiper blades startig to leave streaks on the screen

Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,313 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

intermittent wiper won't switch off

rear exhaust corroded

wiper blades startig to leave streaks on the screen

Pass 2 May 2008 74,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket corroded will need attention soon

Pass 4 May 2006 66,197 miles

exhaust corroded at the centre section

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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Y78 JWR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y78 JWR, 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 Y78 JWR registered?

Y78 JWR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y78 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 JWR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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