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B4 OCH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,650 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,514 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 81,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,254 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 77,916 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,469 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothy front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 72,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 68,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,545 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear brake discs inner face

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,203 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,951 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 33,909 miles

advise front brake pads wearing thin advise to be inspected

advise fuel cap seal has started to deterate advise to be changed

Fail 23 Oct 2010 33,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise front brake pads wearing thin advise to be inspected

advise fuel cap seal has started to deterate advise to be changed

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,571 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,580 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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B4 OCH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 B4 OCH, 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 B4 OCH registered?

B4 OCH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is B4 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 OCH shows 22 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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