MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Underside corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underside corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underside corroded
Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both centre to rear exhaust sleeves and clamps cracking due to corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 1 x Split rim retaining bolt snapped
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and starting to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake discs starting to corrode
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake discs starting to corrode
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s washer weak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f brake some sticking
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape
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Y421 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y421 RBL, 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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Y421 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2001.
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