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Y8 AJW

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 AJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,886 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,905 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 86,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,961 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,959 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,399 miles

slight play in offside and nearside bottom ball joint housings

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,218 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 61,218 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,722 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,751 miles

offside rear tyre approaching wear indicators

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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Y8 AJW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y8 AJW, 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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Y8 AJW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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