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R4 OMS

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OMS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 99,986 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sills rear arms osr holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,593 miles

Age related corrosion to chassis and under body

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 98,593 miles

Age related corrosion to chassis and under body

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 94,822 miles

Front head light lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 94,799 miles

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

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

Front head light lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear steel outer sill cover slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 87,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread starting to separate from sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes coated in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear steel outer sill cover slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 83,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,142 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES,

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS CORRODED

SOME CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Inner corrosion on brake discs

Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,019 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Inner corrosion on brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,244 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DETERIORATED.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DETERIORATED.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,952 miles

SOME RUST PITTING ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,734 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES

REAR O/S BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,731 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES

REAR O/S BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,395 miles

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 21 Sep 2012 61,861 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,559 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,487 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,067 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 32,098 miles

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)

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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R4 OMS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R4 OMS, 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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R4 OMS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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