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Y247 WBJ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 WBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 114,376 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both outer sill covers corroding

chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,293 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion visible underside off vehicle in and around prescribed areas front to rear not yet excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 113,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,480 miles

underside off vehicle front to rear in and around prescribed areas not yet excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2019 112,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

underside off vehicle front to rear in and around prescribed areas not yet excessive

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,985 miles

corrosion visable n/s + o/s sill front and rear not yet excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2017 110,983 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion visable n/s + o/s sill front and rear not yet excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,377 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,376 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s + o/s metal pipes to rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,464 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,446 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 108,186 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 106,905 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 85,859 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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Y247 WBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y247 WBJ, 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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Y247 WBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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