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Y201 VVP

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 VVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,032 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 22 Dec 2020 122,613 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 122,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,203 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

auxillary belt frayed

Fail 29 Apr 2019 115,203 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

auxillary belt frayed

Pass 19 May 2018 111,841 miles

Auxillary belt frayed

Eml light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2018 111,841 miles

Auxillary belt frayed

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Eml light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,297 miles

Eml warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 110,297 miles

Eml warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,446 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,210 miles

Air intake pipe split

Eml light on

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and cut 225/50/16 w

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,112 miles

slight knocking from nsf no play found

Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

engine light on

slight knocking from nsf no play found

Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

water leak,also vehicle over heated during test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres to perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres to perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,045 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 91,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,238 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,235 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 11 Feb 2009 85,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,183 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 74,183 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brakes low all round

slight play in OSF ball joint

Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,828 miles

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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Y201 VVP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y201 VVP, 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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Y201 VVP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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