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Y97 YYW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,994 mi
Last recorded40,994 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 YYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,994 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,994 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,299 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,115 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 34,100 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,926 miles

front brake pads half worn

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

slight wear in front lower ball joint mounting rubbers noted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,703 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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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.

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