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Y929 UKE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 UKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes becoming worn

Fail 11 Nov 2021 111,699 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes becoming worn

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,670 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,954 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front fog lamps not working

winter tyres fitted to both front and offside rear

Fail 3 Dec 2019 97,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and tyre stretched on rim (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front fog lamps not working

winter tyres fitted to both front and offside rear

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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Y929 UKE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y929 UKE, 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 Y929 UKE registered?

Y929 UKE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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