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76,803 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system corroded
fuel tank support straps corroded
headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
fuel tank support straps corroded
headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration
rear tyres on 3mm
vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear tyres on 3mm
vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to front an rear suspension
corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to front an rear suspension
corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in both front rack ends
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in both front rack ends
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Y98 XSW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 Y98 XSW, 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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Y98 XSW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 2001.
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