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B10 UOB

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,209 mi
Last recorded113,209 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 UOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 113,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2023 113,151 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 109,798 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 107,215 miles

both lower sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,412 miles

brake pipes rusty

front floors rusty

os rack boot damp

rear discs rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,409 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ALARM PROBLEM

BOTH FRONT FLOORS VERY RUSTY

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

MAN LIGHT ON

REAR DISCS VERY RUSTY

Pass 2 May 2017 99,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 97,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 95,101 miles

exhaust leak front

Fail 28 Dec 2013 95,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust leak front

Pass 22 Dec 2012 88,943 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 88,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,933 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,900 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,900 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,187 miles

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

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

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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B10 UOB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B10 UOB, 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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B10 UOB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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