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HV51 YVF

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,097 mi
Last recorded147,097 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YVF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2020 147,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff heavily corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 145,258 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 145,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 136,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,710 miles

Nearside advise n/s hand brake lower oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 112,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,011 miles

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,524 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Hazard warning switch sticks slightly on occasions.

N/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link mount secure but weld looks poor.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 78,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,196 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,199 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 53,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness to power steering hose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,959 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,634 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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HV51 YVF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV51 YVF, 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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HV51 YVF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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