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B11 SBM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,925 mi
Last recorded30,925 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 SBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 30,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,191 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 30,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,583 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 7,253 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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B11 SBM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B11 SBM, 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 B11 SBM registered?

B11 SBM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is B11 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 SBM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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