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Y962 LBR

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,706 mi
Last recorded89,706 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 LBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 85,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broke at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,918 miles

Front both brake pipes rusty

n/s and o/s sills rusty in places

Fail 6 Feb 2019 84,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front both brake pipes rusty

n/s and o/s sills rusty in places

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,886 miles

Front power steering pipes rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,886 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front power steering pipes rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,019 miles

1 of 2 fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering pipes corroding

x2 fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,936 miles

Fuel tank straps corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 75,936 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel tank straps corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,831 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,747 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,747 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,770 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 61,720 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear flexi brake hose end ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear flexi brake hose end ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear handbrake effort considerably lower than offside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,457 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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Y962 LBR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y962 LBR, 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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Y962 LBR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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