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Y86 NNE

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 NNE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,661 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 120,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,022 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 114,022 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 107,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,131 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,714 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,313 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,619 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,493 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,961 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 51,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,226 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y86 NNE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y86 NNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y86 NNE registered?

Y86 NNE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y86 NNE safe to buy?

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