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Y91 PGU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,145 mi
Last recorded75,145 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 70,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 70,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front washers vweak

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,631 miles

all brake discs pitted and worn

front number plate in poor condition

near side rear tyre on limit

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 63,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake showing lower reading than offside, may require attention

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 59,087 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slight pitting

osf fog light slight damage to glass

osf tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear brake pipes very slight corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 51,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 47,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2012 42,785 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 42,780 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,271 miles

coolant leak (quite bad, appears to be from water pump)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak (quite bad, appears to be from water pump)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,770 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 32,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,046 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,092 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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Y91 PGU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y91 PGU, 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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Y91 PGU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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