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Y934 TGO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,557 mi
Last recorded119,557 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY934 TGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,557 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 119,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 118,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 118,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,985 miles

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 1 Jul 2019 115,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 3 May 2018 110,111 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 110,111 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 is badly perished on the side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,784 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal PUMP (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,415 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,444 miles

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

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

off side rear brake pad warning light wire is rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,004 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 92,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,755 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,268 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,542 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 83,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 53,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,902 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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Y934 TGO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y934 TGO, 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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Y934 TGO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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