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Y527 WDM

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 WDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,753 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,877 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all rear brake pipes have been greased

both front brake pipes to hoses have been greased

Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

all rear brake pipes have been greased

both front brake pipes to hoses have been greased

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,747 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

all four tyres worn bald on inner edges

all front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded but not to excess

both front springs and struts corroded

nearside handbrake effort poor

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front struts corroded

imbalance on front brakes

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,374 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front struts corroded

imbalance on front brakes

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,417 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS VERY RUSTY

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,615 miles

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

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

engine cooling fan cover broken top missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,387 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks in front number plate

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,661 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks in front number plate

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 43,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y527 WDM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y527 WDM, 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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Y527 WDM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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