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Y392 UBO

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,193 mi
Last recorded106,193 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY392 UBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 106,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 102,732 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel tank insecure tank strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose to brake pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,217 miles

All 4 brake disc back plates are badly corroded.

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

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

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

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

various suspension components corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All 4 brake disc back plates are badly corroded.

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

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

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

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

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,330 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2019 98,138 miles

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

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

Rear Slight corrosion to suspension arms

Tank strap corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 98,138 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Slight corrosion to suspension arms

Tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,959 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,841 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

advise neraside front tyre slight plit in outer side wall (no cords visable)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,810 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,810 miles

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 14 May 2011 82,099 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 75,950 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 69,478 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 62,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 48,990 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 46,993 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,993 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y392 UBO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y392 UBO, 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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Y392 UBO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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