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Y962 RBY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,048 mi
Last recorded78,048 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 RBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,295 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil level low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,867 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,688 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges

play in off side of steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,749 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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Y962 RBY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y962 RBY, 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 Y962 RBY registered?

Y962 RBY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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