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Y881 WNV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 WNV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,714 miles

NSF washer weak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 85,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

NSF washer weak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,740 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Slight brake judder N/S/F

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,897 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,897 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,627 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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Y881 WNV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y881 WNV, 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 Y881 WNV registered?

Y881 WNV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y881 WNV safe to buy?

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