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Y913 LDV

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 LDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 2 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,435 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 56,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,240 miles

O/S/R spring slightly broken at base but still sitting in mounting cup alright

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,240 miles

O/S/R spring slightly broken at base but still sitting in mounting cup alright

Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,156 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,156 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,143 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,557 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

seperation in rear diff mount

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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Y913 LDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y913 LDV, 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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Y913 LDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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