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Y401 WGJ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 WGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 103,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 103,279 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened appears to have filler in leading face. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,851 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 100,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,963 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,686 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,982 miles

The O/S track rod/rack end (not track rod end) has slight play witnessed during a rock check.

The O/S/R and N/S/F tyres are scrubbed on the inside edges, these measure out at 2.5mm.

The brake pipes on the rear suspension arms are starting to rust.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

The O/S track rod/rack end (not track rod end) has slight play witnessed during a rock check.

The O/S/R and N/S/F tyres are scrubbed on the inside edges, these measure out at 2.5mm.

The brake pipes on the rear suspension arms are starting to rust.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,582 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 82,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

rear link brake pipes rusty

slight damage n/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,767 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 80,767 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,482 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 52,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 43,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,507 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,607 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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Y401 WGJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y401 WGJ, 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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Y401 WGJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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