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Y828 OBL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,944 mi
Last recorded79,944 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,944 miles

•Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

•Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

•Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

•Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

•Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,265 miles

Engine Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,691 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,108 miles

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

brake pad warning light on advise

rear window damage advise

Pass 13 May 2013 61,893 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front number plate cracked

offside rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 22 May 2012 56,460 miles

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

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

fuel cap sealing ring washer slightly perished

offside washer jet requires attention soon

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,546 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

brake pads warning light on

front brake pads close to legal limit

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,194 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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Y828 OBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y828 OBL, 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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Y828 OBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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