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G15 WFD

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,424 mi
Last recorded62,424 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 WFD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 60,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 58,068 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2020 58,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,574 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort , requires adjustment

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,067 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 57,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,075 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 56,075 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,586 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,845 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,844 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,207 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,553 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,735 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,735 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 17,957 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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G15 WFD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G15 WFD, 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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G15 WFD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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