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Y88 NLL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,037 mi
Last recorded56,037 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 NLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,994 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,382 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 49,382 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,760 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 34,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 23,778 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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Y88 NLL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y88 NLL, 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 Y88 NLL registered?

Y88 NLL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y88 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 NLL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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