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Y93 PGU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,625 mi
Last recorded40,625 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,625 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 40,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,297 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,844 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,997 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,653 miles

nsr tyre & osf tyre worn on edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,293 miles

rear brake pads low.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,026 miles

rear brake pads low.tested in wet.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,149 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2007 23,148 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,694 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 17,073 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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Y93 PGU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y93 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y93 PGU registered?

Y93 PGU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y93 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y93 PGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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