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Y886 OBL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,441 mi
Last recorded79,441 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,441 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear........ (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 79,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear........ (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 79,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,130 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in o/s/f inner rack

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,207 miles

both rear disc's corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,041 miles

both rear disc's corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,988 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,501 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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Y886 OBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y886 OBL, 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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Y886 OBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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