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DNZ 7900

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,981 mi
Last recorded54,981 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 7900
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,981 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,050 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 53,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,571 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 53,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda 1-30 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,001 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front brake hose slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 52,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front brake hose slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,351 miles

Front discs are corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,345 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened has a highe spot (3.5.1i)

Front discs are corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,604 miles

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

front and rear discs rusty

two front and two rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,064 miles

tyre walls slight cracking four tyres wearing lnside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2015 51,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre walls slight cracking four tyres wearing lnside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,865 miles

2front and 2rear tyres on limitt in side edge

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 48,865 miles

2front and 2rear tyres on limitt in side edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,467 miles

2 front tyres wearing inside edge + 2 rear tyres wearing inside edge rear pads 3/4 worn o/s rear disc corroded

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 46,467 miles

2 front tyres wearing inside edge + 2 rear tyres wearing inside edge rear pads 3/4 worn o/s rear disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,066 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,891 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,762 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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DNZ 7900 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DNZ 7900, 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 DNZ 7900 registered?

DNZ 7900 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is DNZ 7900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNZ 7900 shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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