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Y999 MES

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,274 mi
Last recorded113,274 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 MES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,274 miles

both sills corroded but unable to inspect clearly due to sill covers

Fail 5 Oct 2022 113,270 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both sills corroded but unable to inspect clearly due to sill covers

Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,471 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 125,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2018 125,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,903 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 109,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,029 miles

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2015 108,029 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,091 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 105,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s wiperblade slightly loose

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,731 miles

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

n/s/r hand brake weak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,826 miles

Front brake pads appear to be starting to get low

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads appear to be starting to get low

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,604 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 75,879 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 75,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,587 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,625 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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Y999 MES is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y999 MES, 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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Y999 MES is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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