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P17 DTA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 99,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable deteriorating also only part supported

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable only partly supported

Offside Rear noise from hand brake components inside rear brake hub

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 98,048 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,156 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 93,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,053 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,725 miles

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,690 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,097 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,097 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,240 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,907 miles

slight play off side front bottom ball joint

slight play off side front lower arm rear bush

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,395 miles

advise rear brake hose ferruls rusty

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear discs corroded

advise tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,407 miles

both front door hard to open

both rear brake pipes rusty

front exhaust braket broken

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,422 miles

both front discs rusty and lipped

engine cover fitted

rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,937 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 43,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,719 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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P17 DTA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P17 DTA, 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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P17 DTA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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