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Y991 BRW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 BRW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 84,593 miles

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

front pads worn

rear brakes slighty worn

rear tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,593 miles

front pads worn

rear brakes slighty worn

rear tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,411 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,508 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,091 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,538 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,727 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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Y991 BRW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y991 BRW, 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 Y991 BRW registered?

Y991 BRW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y991 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 BRW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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