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2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 SSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 121,236 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,188 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,264 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,820 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,814 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 104,814 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,956 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,877 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,877 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low

n/s/r tyre tread depth low

o/s/r tyre down to 10psi

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,228 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,255 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 73,455 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,822 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,787 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 53,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear susp.and axle components.

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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Y89 SSL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y89 SSL, 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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Y89 SSL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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