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2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,939 mi
Last recorded63,939 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 KBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,939 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 63,378 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 61,524 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,419 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,051 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On suspension arm. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,159 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,563 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,964 miles

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

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

osr tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,847 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,269 miles

STRONG ADVISE perishing and cracking in all four tyres

advise fuel cap sealing washer slight cracking showing on edge

both front tyres wearing low on edges both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges [ but have stepdown treads ]

wiper blades smearing recommend replacing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,469 miles

advise fuel cap sealing washer slight cracking showing on edge

advise perishing and cracking in all four tyres

both front tyres wearing low on edges both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges [ have step down treads]

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,830 miles

advise fuel tank cap sealing washer slight cracking showing on edge

advise perishing and cracking showing in all four tyres

wiper blades showing age

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,961 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres cracking in tread

both front drop link bushes perishing

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

rear brake discs corroding

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2006 35,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres cracking in tread

both front drop link bushes perishing

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

rear brake discs corroding

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,359 miles

rear brake discs look slightly corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joints

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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48 KBF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black 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 48 KBF, 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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48 KBF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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