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Y825 PLF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,739 mi
Last recorded149,739 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY825 PLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 149,739 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 149,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 142,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 134,328 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,919 miles

engine managmebt warning light on = engine running too hot = front reg plate cracked = BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM = rear exhaust box mtg worn/weak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 127,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

engine managmebt warning light on = engine running too hot = front reg plate cracked = BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM = rear exhaust box mtg worn/weak

Pass 1 May 2010 123,546 miles

engine managment light on some scoring/pitting rear brake discs front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2010 123,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine managment light on some scoring/pitting rear brake discs front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2009 110,860 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 110,860 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low and brake discs some scoring/pitting slight play o/s inner rack end slight lift both front lower ball joints BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.6/4MM engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2008 99,394 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APROX 2/3MM ADVISE CHANGE SOON some corrosion both rear brake discs very slight lift both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 77,212 miles

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

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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Y825 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y825 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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Y825 PLF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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