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RED 830

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,184 mi
Last recorded92,184 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 830
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 92,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 91,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,669 miles

Front Cracks in tread area on both tyres

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint On both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,135 miles

HIGH INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES 23 PERCENT

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

SLIGHT BIND N/S/FRONT BRAKE

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,879 miles

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,640 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes flaxing

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

n s rear side light dim

play in o s front lower ball joint

sills coverd by plastic trim

Fail 7 Mar 2011 74,640 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes flaxing

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

n s rear side light dim

play in o s front lower ball joint

sills coverd by plastic trim

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,889 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,151 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 63,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 60,971 miles

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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RED 830 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RED 830, 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 RED 830 registered?

RED 830 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is RED 830 safe to buy?

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