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Y422 LMJ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 LMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 106,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder slight (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 105,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting missing

slight corrosion to all four road springs

Pass 10 May 2021 103,075 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 103,075 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts/sill panels getting rusty in places

Fail 2 Jun 2020 100,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts/sill panels getting rusty in places

Pass 31 May 2019 100,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside sill panel getting rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 31 May 2019 100,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside sill panel getting rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 2 May 2017 98,935 miles

N/S/F TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

O/S + N/S/F SILL PANELS RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 26 Apr 2017 98,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO N/S/R FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO O/S/R FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

O/S + N/S/F SILL PANELS RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,989 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2016 96,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Feb 2015 95,604 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,647 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2007 68,647 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,521 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y422 LMJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y422 LMJ, 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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Y422 LMJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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