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Y467 LAX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,703 mi
Last recorded60,703 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY467 LAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,703 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,648 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,436 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,371 miles

Emissions not tested will not run keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

s/corosoin to under body/parts

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,209 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,978 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,949 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,851 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,089 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

both rear axal bushes s/ wear

front/rear suspension parts corodied

s/corosion to fuel strapes

Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

both fronts/o/s rear tyres age cracking

both rear axal bushes s/ wear

front/rear suspension parts corodied

s/corosion to fuel strapes

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,208 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,251 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,099 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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Y467 LAX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y467 LAX, 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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Y467 LAX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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