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BMR 23M

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,895 mi
Last recorded56,895 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 23M
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,992 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,507 miles

Under-tray Fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,990 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 51,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,510 miles

offside steering arm has quite a lot of movement. joint not visable due to boot

Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,482 miles

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

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

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

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

offside steering arm has quite a lot of movement. joint not visable due to boot

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,307 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,307 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,300 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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BMR 23M is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BMR 23M, 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 BMR 23M registered?

BMR 23M is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is BMR 23M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMR 23M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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