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Y307 XDV

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,405 mi
Last recorded147,405 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 XDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 147,405 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 135,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,192 miles

Front Different tyre speed ratings on front axle

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses discoloured and headlamp pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 123,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Different tyre speed ratings on front axle

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses discoloured and headlamp pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure lens cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure lens cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 110,076 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Head lights poor condition.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,125 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MOT test carried out in wet condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 102,124 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MOT test carried out in wet condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both doors difficult to open.

wipers only work on fast speed.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,718 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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Y307 XDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y307 XDV, 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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Y307 XDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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