MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,523 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both sills show light corrosion, advise to monitor.
EML on.
Engine cuts out intermittently and struggles to start.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box clamp broken and has a slight blow, rear box can be slid off, advise replace clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.
EML on
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
EML on
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
EML on.
EML on.
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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)
em light on
em light on
park brake imbalance 55%
handbrake imbalance 50%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
handbrake imbalance 50%
handbrake imbalance 60%
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake imbalance 60%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake imbalance 50%
handbrake imbalance 50%
Nail in offside rear tyre
damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall
engine management light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear wheels protuding the wheel arch
Coolant leak
nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall
rear park brake imbalance 38%
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall
rear park brake imbalance 38%
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Y865 HGJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y865 HGJ, 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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Y865 HGJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 June 2001.
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