MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,994 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle carrier bushes (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking / perishing
fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle carrier bushes (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking / perishing
fuel tank strap corroded
Engine man lamp on
Engine oil leaks
Engine oil low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Some rear brake imbalance
Some tyres and tyre valves cracking
Some windscreen washer jets blocked
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads half worn
nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp
slight wear in front lower ball joint mounting rubbers noted
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y97 YYW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 Y97 YYW, 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 Y97 YYW registered?
Y97 YYW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2001.
Is Y97 YYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y97 YYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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