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YR51 ZTN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,991 mi
Last recorded96,991 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZTN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2017 96,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 96,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,630 miles

exhaust front clamp broken

slight corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,907 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 51,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,456 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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YR51 ZTN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR51 ZTN, 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 YR51 ZTN registered?

YR51 ZTN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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