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Y409 BWN

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,746 mi
Last recorded115,746 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 BWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pads warning light is on

brake service

engine light is on

front inner wings to chassis corroded

near side front inner wing has repaired damage

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

underbody is undersealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 8 Oct 2013 115,746 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pads warning light is on

brake service

engine light is on

front inner wings to chassis corroded

near side front inner wing has repaired damage

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

underbody is undersealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 22 Aug 2012 114,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes wet with brake fluid but no signes of leaking

brake service

engine light is on ... advice diagnostic plug in .

exaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs inner braking faces are corroded and pitted

tracking

Fail 21 Aug 2012 114,861 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake service

engine light is on ... advice diagnostic plug in .

exaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs inner braking faces are corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,132 miles

all brake pipes corroded ??

fual lines corrosion

n/s washer jet not working but o/s sprayes all screen ???

suspension slight corrosion ??

Fail 8 Sep 2011 114,132 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded ??

fual lines corrosion

n/s washer jet not working but o/s sprayes all screen ???

suspension slight corrosion ??

Pass 14 Sep 2010 113,093 miles

OIL LEAK

POWER STEERING HOSE/PIPES ARE DAMP

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN AND EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE N/S/F INNER WING SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT AREA IS DAMAGED

Fail 12 Sep 2010 113,093 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

O/S/F STEERING RACK END IS WORN

OIL LEAK

POWER STEERING HOSE/PIPES ARE DAMP

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN AND EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE N/S/F INNER WING SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT AREA IS DAMAGED

Pass 19 Sep 2009 110,691 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,553 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 89,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,560 miles

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

The front offisde tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge. The front brake discs are slightly warped.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,537 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y409 BWN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y409 BWN, 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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Y409 BWN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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