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Y918 EJO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,938 mi
Last recorded133,938 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 EJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 133,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 132,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 127,890 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 127,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,400 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,785 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 121,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,510 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 103,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,675 miles

o/s/f tyre fouling arch slightly on lock

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,817 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 87,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

engine light on slight engine misfire at idle

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,547 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside 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 28 Jun 2007 52,541 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,705 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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Y918 EJO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y918 EJO, 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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Y918 EJO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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