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Y967 AAV

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 86,016 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 86,016 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 85,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc's corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread measured at 2mm /3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 83,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 83,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,524 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,139 miles

Both front tyres feathering on inside edges

Fail 13 Apr 2013 67,598 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,598 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 66,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,144 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,144 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 47,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,113 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2006 39,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

chips in screen

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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Y967 AAV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y967 AAV, 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 Y967 AAV registered?

Y967 AAV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y967 AAV safe to buy?

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