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Y499 RBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 RBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,110 miles

slight seal leak on near side rear hub

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,691 miles

Front Lower suspension ball joints slight play

Front both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn low + cracked

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft signs of a leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked + inner sidewalls cuts no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack gaitor damp

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner + cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both drop links bushes deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted unable to see full sill

Fail 2 Aug 2017 82,690 miles

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

Front Lower suspension ball joints slight play

Front both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn low + cracked

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft signs of a leak

Offside Front tyre cracked + inner sidewall cuts no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner + cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both drop links bushes deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted could not see full sill

Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Lower suspension ball joints slight play

Front both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn low + cracked

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft signs of a leak

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre cracked + inner sidewall cuts no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner + cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both drop links bushes deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted could not see full sill

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,690 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,262 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,171 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,613 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,604 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,069 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 44,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,206 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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Y499 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y499 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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Y499 RBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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