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2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,438 mi
Last recorded26,438 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 NOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 26,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 24,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 23,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,512 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 21,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,315 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 20,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,487 miles

slight movement in both front supension arm ball joint rubber bondings

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,384 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,155 miles

all tyres deteriorating(rubber cracking)

Pass 23 May 2008 14,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,804 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 May 2006 13,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 12,098 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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1 NOT 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 91.3%.

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 1 NOT, 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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1 NOT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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