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A12 CTY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,667 mi
Last recorded45,667 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 45,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 36,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,633 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 36,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 36,229 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,832 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 35,832 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating and punctured

Pass 29 Oct 2016 35,610 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 35,360 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,397 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,503 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,503 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 33,477 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,971 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 26,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 18,647 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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A12 CTY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 CTY, 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 A12 CTY registered?

A12 CTY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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