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FCZ 3003

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

118,645 mi
Last recorded118,645 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 3003
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 117,509 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 117,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 115,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 115,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,402 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 114,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 113,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,274 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

fuel pipes insecure rear of vehicle

nearside mirror not fitted

odd sized tyres front and rear

wear both rear shock absorbers

Fail 27 Jun 2019 112,273 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn lock nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

fuel pipes insecure rear of vehicle

nearside mirror not fitted

odd sized tyres front and rear

wear both rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front ball joints nearing wear limit

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

Fail 11 Jun 2018 109,712 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front ball joints nearing wear limit

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

Pass 18 May 2016 109,043 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 109,033 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 108,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 106,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 104,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2012 104,030 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 92,977 miles

Advise disks rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 92,977 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,552 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 92,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front lower arm,rear bush slightly split.

o/s front fog lamp damaged.

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,905 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 72,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s front fog lamp damaged.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,584 miles

N/S/R shocker damp

N\S sill damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 56,550 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,617 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 55,617 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FCZ 3003 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 FCZ 3003, 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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FCZ 3003 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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