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Y883 YBP

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,638 mi
Last recorded39,638 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 YBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,638 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 39,637 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,368 miles

Both rear tyres heavily split cracked and perished 225-50-16 Michelin

Rear differential mount bush worn

Vehicle overheated

Pass 22 Apr 2021 38,786 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 38,783 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 38,783 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,722 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION AND UNDERSIDE

Pass 31 May 2016 36,335 miles

front suspension corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,673 miles

under vehicle components corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,673 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under vehicle components corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,667 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 34,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,644 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2009 34,644 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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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Y883 YBP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y883 YBP, 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 Y883 YBP registered?

Y883 YBP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y883 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y883 YBP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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