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Y91 SBD

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 SBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,807 miles

underneath of the car rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underneath of the car rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,454 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 100,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,604 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,242 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,242 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,370 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 92,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,927 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 84,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 69,799 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,131 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 56,131 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,393 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,294 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 37,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,468 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,869 miles

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

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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Y91 SBD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y91 SBD, 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 Y91 SBD registered?

Y91 SBD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y91 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 SBD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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