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Y711 PLF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 PLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,981 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 104,974 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2019 101,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,209 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,423 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 90,339 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 82,685 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 82,364 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear and cracking both rear tyres

Pass 27 May 2014 77,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2014 77,058 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 71,259 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 30 May 2012 63,921 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on min 1/6mm

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,495 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,801 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,067 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 42,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,991 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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Y711 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y711 PLF, 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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Y711 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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