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Y326 DRW

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,270 mi
Last recorded124,270 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 DRW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 118,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 117,609 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 117,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,144 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 112,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,664 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine overheating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 107,664 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine overheating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,260 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,259 miles

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 66,815 miles

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 25 Jul 2007 53,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 43,698 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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Y326 DRW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc 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 Y326 DRW, 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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Y326 DRW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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