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Y549 BPJ

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,182 mi
Last recorded149,182 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 BPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 149,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 148,441 miles

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

corrosion to both sills

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,499 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,987 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2021 137,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened multiple holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet block? (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2020 132,229 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner wheelarch

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 127,534 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 117,610 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 114,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,240 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 111,240 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Radiator Leaking. Front exhaust downpipe nuts & studs corroded.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 96,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,168 miles

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

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

brake discs in poor condition alround

Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,168 miles

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

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

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

brake discs in poor condition alround

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,987 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,354 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 29,572 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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Y549 BPJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y549 BPJ, 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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Y549 BPJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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