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Y372 OUM

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 OUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,376 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 127,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 124,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced surface of light faded but not effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major gas leak unable to register an emissions test (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit and discs surface pitting (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play slight wear in steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit and discs have surface pitting (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced surface of light faded but not effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play slight wear in steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,775 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 114,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

coolant leak, rear of engine area

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,700 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres cracking

offside seat belt slow at retracting

oil leaks & oil level low

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes on underbody in clips corroded

both rear tyres cracked

centre exhaust corroded

offside front headlamp poor light output

Fail 2 Aug 2011 88,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes on underbody in clips corroded

both rear tyres cracked

centre exhaust corroded

offside front headlamp poor light output

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,022 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slight cracking inside tread

brake pipes in middle to rear pitted & corroded in places

knocking niose from nearside front when driving across car park poss due to rear bush on arm

Pass 1 May 2009 76,705 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2009 76,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,894 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,956 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 39,956 miles

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

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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Y372 OUM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y372 OUM, 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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Y372 OUM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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