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2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,462 mi
Last recorded102,462 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 LCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,462 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 102,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 100,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,575 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 99,567 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre - cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre - cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,020 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,344 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,106 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,990 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,990 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 75,959 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres low on tread offside to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,731 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front exhaust support corroded to excess

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,953 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 63,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,778 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust,nsf tyre cracking on tread,osf tyre cracking on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on exhaust,nsf tyre cracking on tread,osf tyre cracking on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2005 46,538 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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Y448 LCD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y448 LCD, 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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Y448 LCD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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