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Y511 DLJ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,517 mi
Last recorded105,517 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 DLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 105,503 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear plus side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2018 100,583 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,603 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall has slight damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both headlamps deteriorated slightly diffusing beam image.

both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated.

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface axle set (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges, both 0 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,490 miles

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

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidwall due to under inflation

rear exhaust mount detached from chassis

windscreen washer pipes leaking under bonnet

Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 79,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,574 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y511 DLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y511 DLJ, 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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Y511 DLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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