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Y859 TSL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,948 mi
Last recorded87,948 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 TSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,859 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,553 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,453 miles

Exhaust bracket missing but system secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,197 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 74,197 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs pitted on inner surface

front no plate slight damage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,500 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,500 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,646 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall and tread

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall and tread

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,737 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Centre front exhaust hanger corroded and deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Centre front exhaust hanger corroded and deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,058 miles

-both rear brake discs corroded & pitted-

-n/s handbrake cable outer core split,signs of dampness at o/s steering rack gaiter-

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

-both rear brake discs corroded & pitted-

-n/s handbrake cable outer core split,signs of dampness at o/s steering rack gaiter-

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,362 miles

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

front bonnet trim loose an damaged

front brake pads worn

Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,362 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front bonnet trim loose an damaged

front brake pads worn

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,242 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,027 miles

handbrake almost at end of working travel

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 40,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 40,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y859 TSL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y859 TSL, 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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Y859 TSL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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