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Y221 XOB

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 XOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to o/s/r flexi corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 86,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,972 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 82,972 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective completely flat ()

Pass 22 May 2019 79,800 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,398 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,572 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,808 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing low on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,469 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 68,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,081 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,253 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,600 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged.

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

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 56,600 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged.

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

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 53,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,143 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 50,133 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,815 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 75,739 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,190 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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Y221 XOB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y221 XOB, 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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Y221 XOB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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