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Y421 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,826 mi
Last recorded106,826 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 106,826 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2023 106,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 106,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 106,715 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,508 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 106,497 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,335 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,809 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 15 Apr 2015 103,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,603 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,709 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,036 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

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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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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