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Y735 ATR

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,164 mi
Last recorded100,164 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 ATR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,164 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 100,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,405 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 95,405 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,962 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,956 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,rear section from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi-hose to caliper flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,rear section from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,091 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 85,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,992 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,643 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,029 miles

1) rear tyres close to limits 2) tyres 225 50 16 3) n/s rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,029 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1) rear tyres close to limits 2) tyres 225 50 16 3) n/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,537 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,952 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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Y735 ATR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,200cc 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 Y735 ATR, 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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Y735 ATR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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