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Y863 UCR

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,298 mi
Last recorded44,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 UCR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 44,298 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 44,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 43,630 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mounting perished and cracking slightly ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mounting perished and cracking slightly ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,321 miles

nearside front position lamp damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 38,132 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 38,128 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides/big cracks (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

EML light ON

Engine drive belt deteriorated/cracks

Fuel cap seat deteriorated/cracks

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle exhaust bracket deteriorated/very rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,475 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,431 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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Y863 UCR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y863 UCR, 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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Y863 UCR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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