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Y882 HDV

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,353 mi
Last recorded111,353 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 HDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,353 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 102,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 100,334 miles

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

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe to caliper

slight corrosion rear section brake pipes into hoses

slight corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipes by nearside rear arch

Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,445 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 96,442 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,910 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 89,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,967 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,006 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jan 2014 68,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,147 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,303 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,022 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,514 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,552 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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Y882 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y882 HDV, 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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Y882 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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