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YD51 EEY

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,216 mi
Last recorded89,216 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 EEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 89,216 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from os rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,329 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,892 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Both front tyres cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

rear differential bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyres aged

Offside Rear tyres aged

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jul 2016 78,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyres aged

Offside Rear tyres aged

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 77,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,441 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,516 miles

Centre exhaust clamp/mounting corroded away.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust clamp/mounting corroded away.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,883 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,086 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

nearside front tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

nearside rear worn smooth on inner.

offside rear tyre chunck out of rim protecter on inner.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,496 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 47,496 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YD51 EEY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD51 EEY, 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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YD51 EEY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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