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Y32 CKS

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 CKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 91,751 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sjll corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside sill corroded

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,172 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,869 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension Components corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,677 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 79,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 77,987 miles

Front Brake pipes corroded.

Front Flexi hose ferrels corroded.

Rear Brake pipes corroded.

Rear Flexi hose ferrels corroded.

Fail 15 May 2019 77,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pipes corroded.

Front Flexi hose ferrels corroded.

Rear Brake pipes corroded.

Rear Flexi hose ferrels corroded.

Pass 15 May 2018 737,240 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 May 2018 73,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,759 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,759 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2016 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2015 65,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 58,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine lamp on

front exhaust clamp corroded

front no plate slightly cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 55,594 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,594 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 54,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,233 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 42,584 miles

Both rear tyres have reached 1.8mm †Note:minimum is 1.6mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 42,584 miles

Both rear tyres have reached 1.8mm †Note:minimum is 1.6mm

Pass 24 May 2006 34,129 miles

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

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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Y32 CKS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y32 CKS, 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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Y32 CKS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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