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YG51 BUE

2001 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

179,895 mi
Last recorded179,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 BUE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 179,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower panels (bolt on) corroded

Nearside Front sill panel (bolt on) corroded

Offside Rear wing corroded near rear light

Fail 24 Jan 2020 179,893 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (bolt on) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower panels (bolt on) corroded

Nearside Front sill panel (bolt on) corroded

Offside Rear wing corroded near rear light

Fail 2 Jan 2020 179,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault speed sensor (1.6 (b))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bolt on sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

EML is on

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Both Sides bolt on lower wing panels are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose bolt on sill panel corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear wing corroded at rear near light

Pass 11 Dec 2018 161,161 miles

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

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sill Skirts BOTH Sides corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 161,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Diagnostic scan shows nearside rear sensor (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sill Skirts BOTH Sides corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,496 miles

Nearside outer sill cover corroded

Offside outer sill cover corroded

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

exhaust front pipe to manifold nuts corroded

exhaust rear heat-shield insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2017 147,494 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside sill outer covers corroded

Offside sill outer covers corroded

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

exhaust front flange to manifold nuts corroded

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2016 145,199 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust front pipes flange nuts corroded

hand brake performance only just met 16%

Fail 20 Oct 2016 145,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust front pipes flange nuts corroded

hand brake performance only just met 16%

Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,896 miles

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

brake pipes covered in greese

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2015 138,896 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake pipes covered in greese

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 136,601 miles

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

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

exhaust front flange bolts corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 136,598 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flange bolts corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 133,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

n/s rear tyre small cut on inside tread

o/s rear tyre small cut on iside tread

Fail 14 Sep 2013 133,072 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

n/s rear tyre small cut on inside tread

o/s rear tyre small cut on iside tread

Pass 7 Aug 2012 129,290 miles

both front tyre inner treads are worn

engine missfire

front to rear metal brake piping showing corrosion

lights on in dash eg srs,steering angle and brake wear

os and ns front metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

os/r beam axle mount worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 129,290 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre inner treads are worn

engine missfire

lights on in dash eg srs,steering angle and brake wear

os and ns front metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

os/r beam axle mount worn

Pass 29 Aug 2011 125,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2011 125,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 119,783 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

diff drain plug leaking oil

Pass 25 Aug 2010 119,783 miles

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

diff drain plug leaking oil

Pass 8 Aug 2009 111,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 102,812 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 102,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 63,835 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 63,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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YG51 BUE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 YG51 BUE, 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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YG51 BUE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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