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Y32 VRH

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,800 mi
Last recorded107,800 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 VRH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,800 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,757 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 105,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,999 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,932 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,915 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,910 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,546 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,600 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre smooth on inside edege

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,659 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,394 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,392 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,119 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,118 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,124 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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Y32 VRH 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRH, 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 VRH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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