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Y829 XBT

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,362 mi
Last recorded42,362 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 XBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 42,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,841 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,228 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,992 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,812 miles

exhaust center bracket weak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust center bracket weak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 28,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,882 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,147 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,293 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 20,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,836 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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Y829 XBT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y829 XBT, 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 Y829 XBT registered?

Y829 XBT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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