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P70 DJG

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 DJG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 72,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) incorrectly routed (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached hub bolt snapped (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre low tread,

all four brake discs corroded

power steering pipes corroded, both offside tyres has slight sidewall deterioration,

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 31 Aug 2015 69,406 miles

Nearside Rear Bearing Slightly Noisy

Pass 12 May 2014 64,650 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 62,417 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2012 60,340 miles

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

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

rear tyres are low on inner edges

suspension wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,339 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

rear tyres are low on inner edges

suspension wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,892 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 58,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,274 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 55,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,627 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 48,625 miles

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

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

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

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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P70 DJG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P70 DJG, 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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P70 DJG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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