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OBZ 3785

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 3785
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 57,496 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn close to tread wear indicators

vehicle has general under body and component surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2021 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres are worn close to tread wear indicators

vehicle has general under body and component surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,688 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has some under body and component surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 53,548 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has some underbody and component surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,434 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2017 47,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body/ mechanical components are greased for corrosion protection

Fail 26 May 2017 47,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body/ mechanical components are greased for corrosion protection

Pass 27 May 2016 44,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s

Fail 20 May 2016 44,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s

Pass 19 May 2015 42,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 42,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 40,563 miles

n/s front brake is binding slightly

there is slight play in o/s front rack end joint.

Fail 12 May 2014 40,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

n/s front brake is binding slightly

there is slight play in o/s front rack end joint.

Pass 7 May 2013 39,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2012 37,996 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 35,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,570 miles

Engine management light is on.

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 22 Apr 2009 27,025 miles

front brake pads are worn very low.

o/s rear tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall (not deep enough to reach cords).

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 12,867 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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OBZ 3785 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc 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 OBZ 3785, 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 OBZ 3785 registered?

OBZ 3785 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is OBZ 3785 safe to buy?

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