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Y937 RVY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 RVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 78,019 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,792 miles

all 4 brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2015 75,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,827 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,827 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag (SRS) light on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag (SRS) light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 35,354 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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Y937 RVY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y937 RVY, 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 Y937 RVY registered?

Y937 RVY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y937 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y937 RVY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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