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2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,289 mi
Last recorded105,289 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration220 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2026 105,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2025 104,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 104,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,619 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 102,610 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,560 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly coroded at rear

Fail 11 Apr 2019 102,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly coroded at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,579 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 97,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 16 Mar 2015 93,680 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,679 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 90,514 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,540 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,340 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre getting low on tread

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight residue of oil on power steering pipe

Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,339 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear tyre getting low on tread

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight residue of oil on power steering pipe

Pass 1 May 2009 79,441 miles

both fronts tyres getting low starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2008 77,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 74,754 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 68,342 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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220 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 220 BMW, 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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220 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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