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Y465 OGV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 OGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,019 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 85,008 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 81,821 miles

steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 5 May 2016 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 63,643 miles

o/s/r tyre under inflated.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,546 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 58,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,774 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,005 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 49,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,824 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,824 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,501 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,501 miles

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

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

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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Y465 OGV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y465 OGV, 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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Y465 OGV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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