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A7 UNR

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 UNR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 89,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills and inner sills

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,784 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,273 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,264 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,686 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,673 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,561 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 82,094 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,660 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 65,252 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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A7 UNR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A7 UNR, 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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A7 UNR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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