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Y942 TLA

2001 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,131 mi
Last recorded72,131 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 TLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,131 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 72,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,027 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,635 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s rear cover sill filerd

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s rear cover sill filerd

Pass 20 May 2008 39,545 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 28,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 28,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,959 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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Y942 TLA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y942 TLA, 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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What year was Y942 TLA registered?

Y942 TLA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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