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YIW 2314

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,427 mi
Last recorded108,427 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 2314
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to and from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from body flexible pipe to caliper flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from body flexible pipe to caliper flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 108,085 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,636 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,291 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm lower bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 93,291 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm lower bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 75,936 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,262 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 69,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,292 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight wear in both bottom ball jionts

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,519 miles

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,504 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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YIW 2314 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YIW 2314, 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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What year was YIW 2314 registered?

YIW 2314 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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