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BAZ 6500

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,380 mi
Last recorded31,380 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 6500
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,380 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 30,511 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 30,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,060 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 30,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (dot 4000) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (dot 4000) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,008 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 12 Feb 2016 26,851 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 19 Jan 2015 26,767 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 8 Jan 2014 26,658 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 14 Jan 2013 25,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,710 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 23,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,399 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 8 Sep 2008 21,150 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 5 Sep 2007 19,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,633 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BAZ 6500 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BAZ 6500, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 6500 registered?

BAZ 6500 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is BAZ 6500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 6500 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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