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Y386 PCT

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 PCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules heavy corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill area around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill area near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules heavy corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill area around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill area near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 67,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules heavy corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 67,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive lift and is rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules heavy corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,649 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor area front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor area front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,952 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear over axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear over axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,234 miles

BLISTERING ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

REAR END SECTIONS OF BOTH MAIN BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,220 miles

brake pipes corroded at rear [req`s wheels removing to fully inspect!]

osf tyre worn low on outer section.nsf tyre worn close to MOT limit!

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,508 miles

front tyres wearing more on edges! main brake pipes corroded/pitted at rear!

wipers only working on fast speed!

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,045 miles

rear brake pipes corrode under black coating

Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,822 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,822 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,165 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,057 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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Y386 PCT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y386 PCT, 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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Y386 PCT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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