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195 PAA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration195 PAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,490 miles

advise surface corrosion on all front suspension componants

advise surface corrosion on rear suspension and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,856 miles

advise surface corrosion on rear brake pipes and other brake componants

Pass 26 Apr 2024 54,268 miles

advise front and rear suspension componants and rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,694 miles

advise surface corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes

advise surface corrosion on front suspension componants

Pass 25 May 2022 52,925 miles

advise surface corrosion on front and rear suspension componants

Pass 24 May 2021 51,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 50,371 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 50,371 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 49,505 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 48,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 43,680 miles

o/s & n/s front wiperblades starting to split

plastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

Fail 10 May 2014 43,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s front wiperblades starting to split

plastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

Pass 20 May 2013 42,177 miles

advise o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2013 42,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

advise o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 41,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,294 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 39,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,726 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2008 38,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 31,417 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,946 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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195 PAA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 195 PAA, 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 195 PAA registered?

195 PAA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is 195 PAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 195 PAA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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