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Y939 OUA

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 OUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 164,774 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 164,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 158,197 miles

both rear axle brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2013 158,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 142,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,886 miles

n/s/f side light very dim

Fail 31 Aug 2011 132,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f side light very dim

Pass 10 May 2010 118,751 miles

Near side rear handbrake cable is split

Fail 10 May 2010 118,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Near side rear handbrake cable is split

Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,221 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,763 miles

windscreen washer aim is poor.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 81,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

windscreen washer aim is poor.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,749 miles

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

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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Y939 OUA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y939 OUA, 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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Y939 OUA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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