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ARA 425A

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,618 mi
Last recorded84,618 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 425A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 84,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,282 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 82,282 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,104 miles

Front tyres worn, 3mm in centres,1.6mm on edges

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,104 miles

Front tyres worn, 3mm in centres,1.6mm on edges

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,020 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,020 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,863 miles

rear brake discs in poor condistion

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,036 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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ARA 425A is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 ARA 425A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARA 425A registered?

ARA 425A is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is ARA 425A safe to buy?

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