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Y176 JDN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 JDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 104,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under body / suspension corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2024 104,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

under body / suspension corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 104,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damp

Underbody Surface Corrosion

tank straps corroded but not weakened

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine management light on

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,366 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)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,681 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,740 miles

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

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

all four brake discs slightly scored,front brake pads getting low

all four tyres,outer sidewalls and treads splitting badly

handbrake requires adjustment

no valve caps fitted

throttle opperation "sticky"

Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

all four brake discs slightly scored,front brake pads getting low

all four tyres,outer sidewalls and treads splitting badly

handbrake requires adjustment

no valve caps fitted

throttle opperation "sticky"

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,097 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 32,097 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all tyres cracking badly

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,754 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y176 JDN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y176 JDN, 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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Y176 JDN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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