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Y908 XDS

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 XDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 119,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded near side rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor grommets missing and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills front and off side rear., also sill covers fitted obscuring full view (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake

Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,262 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,096 miles

Water leak in car

Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,186 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 115,184 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine management light lit

Front brake imbalance/application

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,201 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,201 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,574 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2014 103,574 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Engine management light illuminated

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,694 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,768 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,969 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,969 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,168 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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Y908 XDS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y908 XDS, 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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Y908 XDS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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