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ADY 73G

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,488 mi
Last recorded95,488 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 73G
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 95,488 miles

front + rear suspension very rusty

Pass 19 May 2023 94,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 93,635 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 93,635 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,983 miles

Both sills corroded

Front exhaust join corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,472 miles

Both Front hubs corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,166 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 90,166 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to front times 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,467 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,298 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link lower bush displaced

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,298 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside front anti-roll bar link lower bush displaced

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,083 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,158 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

power steering belt slightly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,455 miles

o/s/f track rod inner joint has slight movement

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,962 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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ADY 73G is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ADY 73G, 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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ADY 73G is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is ADY 73G safe to buy?

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