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Y252 JHB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,590 mi
Last recorded136,590 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 JHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,590 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 136,590 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 136,576 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 136,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyre very low inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,592 miles

headlights poor, pattern only just visible.

no cowl round cooling fan.

Fail 15 Apr 2017 126,583 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

headlights poor, pattern only just visible.

no cowl round cooling fan.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 113,328 miles

Both headlights loose on bottom mount.

Cover missing from cooling fan.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 104,462 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper

Fail 16 Apr 2015 104,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 1 May 2013 88,756 miles
Fail 1 May 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2012 80,472 miles

airbag light on

nearside front foglamp cracked

slight corrosion on p.a.s pipe

some play/movement felt in offside front ball joint

some play/movement felt in offside front wishbone bush(rear bush)

some smearing on wipers

some/slight perishing on tyres

Fail 28 Apr 2012 80,226 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

airbag light on

nearside front foglamp cracked

slight corrosion on p.a.s pipe

some play/movement felt in offside front ball joint

some play/movement felt in offside front wishbone bush(rear bush)

some smearing on wipers

some/slight perishing on tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,870 miles

offside inner rack joint has play

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 63,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,396 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 39,318 miles

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

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

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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Y252 JHB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y252 JHB, 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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Y252 JHB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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