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P7 BDG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,885 mi
Last recorded96,885 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 BDG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 96,885 miles

under body showing signs of corriosn

x2both sills coverd

Pass 17 May 2019 96,142 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted surface corrosion brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2019 96,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,003 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,281 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 80,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,202 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 76,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 70,454 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 70,453 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,234 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 66,233 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,568 miles

Nearside front outer disc face worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,568 miles

Nearside front outer disc face worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,656 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded. nearside rear disc brake performance ok but could do with being renewed

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,999 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,744 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,021 miles

Cut on O/S rear tyre wall not down to cord.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,880 miles

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

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

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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P7 BDG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P7 BDG, 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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P7 BDG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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