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AKZ 660

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,203 mi
Last recorded52,203 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 660
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,203 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 52,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both the n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,052 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both the n/s and o/s lower sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 52,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both the n/s and o/s lower sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,870 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both the n/s and o/s outer sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 51,628 miles

both metal outer sill covers corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,582 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,507 miles

Both outer cover sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,201 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)

Fail 29 May 2017 51,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 3 May 2013 50,528 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 50,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,580 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,736 miles

Althow hand brake has just passed,some attention is required on offside brake.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,745 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,478 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,612 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,611 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate cracked

rear differential mounting starting to seperate

Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,820 miles

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

front registration plate cracked †

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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AKZ 660 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AKZ 660, 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 AKZ 660 registered?

AKZ 660 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is AKZ 660 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 660 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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