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Y857 KKE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,923 mi
Last recorded94,923 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 KKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,923 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake application lazy and weaker in effort compared to offside

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

Slight corrosion occurring on areas of underside

Fail 2 Nov 2017 94,922 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake application lazy and weaker in effort compared to offside

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

Slight corrosion occurring on areas of underside

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,148 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,452 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,031 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,580 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

lower reading from n/s/r parking brake

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,514 miles

both front tyres wearing low on egdes

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,256 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 53,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,577 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 48,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y857 KKE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y857 KKE, 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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Y857 KKE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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