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J888 DYL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,549 mi
Last recorded122,549 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 DYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,083 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 116,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 107,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,058 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,826 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,313 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,577 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 73,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,539 miles

traction control warning light on

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,532 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal lim its,and worn on inside edges.

Rear brake pads getting low,2.5mm approx.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,487 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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J888 DYL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J888 DYL, 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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J888 DYL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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