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Y753 VCF

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,131 mi
Last recorded141,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY753 VCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 141,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 128,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 128,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 119,493 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 15 May 2019 119,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached link bar broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

eml light on

Pass 12 May 2018 117,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,586 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,452 miles

offside rear tyre walls cracking.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 109,452 miles

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

offside rear tyre walls cracking.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 106,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,941 miles

Exhaust front to rear slightly corroded.

Offside rear coil spring slightly broken

Fail 4 Jul 2012 101,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust front to rear slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 101,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on indicating fault

front & rear brake discs have slight corrosion

o/s/f side light lens cracked & slight hole , not affecting light

Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on indicating fault

front & rear brake discs have slight corrosion

o/s/f side light lens cracked & slight hole , not affecting light

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,615 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2009 91,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,392 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 84,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,303 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 63,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y753 VCF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y753 VCF, 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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Y753 VCF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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