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YD51 XAU

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,339 mi
Last recorded118,339 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 XAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,339 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,861 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Various suspension components corroded on the rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,478 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 107,374 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 107,188 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 103,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,647 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

NSR Park reduced effort

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

Rear flex hoses secured with lock ties.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 99,646 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,810 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack & perish

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside & nearside front flexible brake hoses show signs of cracking & perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack & perish

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside & nearside front flexible brake hoses show signs of cracking & perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,404 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 68,404 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,740 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,275 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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YD51 XAU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD51 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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