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Y887 JAR

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,568 mi
Last recorded53,568 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,568 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 52,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 52,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,167 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,077 miles

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,347 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,558 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,558 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,521 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,827 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,015 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,505 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 39,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,845 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,400 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

o/s washer poor

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,216 miles

a.both rear tyres 2/3mm

a.n/s/f tyre 2/3mm

a.n/s/f washer jet not working well

a.slight play in rack body

Fail 4 Jan 2008 31,216 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

a.both rear tyres 2/3mm

a.n/s/f tyre 2/3mm

a.n/s/f washer jet not working well

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,402 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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Y887 JAR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y887 JAR, 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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Y887 JAR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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