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Y856 BPC

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,336 mi
Last recorded102,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 BPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,336 miles

Nearside Front sill trim corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 102,336 miles

Nearside Front sill trim corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,426 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre maybe touching the inner wing under certain circumstances

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,514 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2015 91,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers leave streaks (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,626 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,617 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,441 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)

nsf tyre worn on inner/outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,295 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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Y856 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y856 BPC, 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 Y856 BPC registered?

Y856 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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