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Y223 GEB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,791 mi
Last recorded97,791 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 GEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 97,791 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Spare wheel loose in carrier. Carrier swivel pivot nut loose but seems secure

Rear rear window discoloured

Fail 2 May 2023 97,791 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Spare wheel loose in carrier. Carrier swivel pivot nut loose but seems secure

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,410 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,368 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,339 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,627 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,734 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,338 miles

Corrosion on front and rear discs.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,359 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 67,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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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Y223 GEB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y223 GEB, 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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Y223 GEB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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