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Y324 VBJ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,417 mi
Last recorded120,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 VBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 120,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut corroded

Offside Front Suspension strut corroded

Fail 28 May 2020 120,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( chalk marked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush ( chalk marked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( chalk marked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension strut corroded

Offside Front Suspension strut corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 118,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,695 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 111,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside washer fluid weak

offside rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside washer fluid weak

offside rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 104,618 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 95,999 miles

E.B.S. Warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,999 miles

E.B.S. Warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,731 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 78,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,972 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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Y324 VBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y324 VBJ, 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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Y324 VBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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