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Y865 HGJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 HGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 83,523 miles

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.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,413 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,413 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,926 miles

EML on.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 79,926 miles

EML on.

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,991 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 75,790 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,806 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,437 miles

em light on

park brake imbalance 55%

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,689 miles

handbrake imbalance 50%

Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake imbalance 50%

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,516 miles

handbrake imbalance 60%

Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,516 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake imbalance 60%

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,385 miles

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

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

handbrake imbalance 50%

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,155 miles

handbrake imbalance 50%

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2009 51,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,688 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

rear park brake imbalance 38%

Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,688 miles

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%

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,145 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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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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