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Y994 UBY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,991 mi
Last recorded109,991 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 UBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,991 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,616 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,616 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,718 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 105,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes various displaying light corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 99,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 May 2014 99,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 95,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 88,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,546 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,118 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,290 miles

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

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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Y994 UBY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y994 UBY, 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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Y994 UBY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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