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BMW 101V

2001 BMW Z3

Beige Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,862 mi
Last recorded20,862 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 101V
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 20,862 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 20,849 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 20,655 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 20,601 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 20,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 20,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 18,782 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 18,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,488 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,855 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,165 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 9,858 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 7,299 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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BMW 101V is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Beige with a 2,171cc 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 BMW 101V, 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 BMW 101V registered?

BMW 101V is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is BMW 101V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 101V 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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