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BMW 111M

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,728 mi
Last recorded70,728 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 111M
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 70,726 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,731 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 67,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 65,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,569 miles

front discs badly corroded inner sides

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,279 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,872 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 20 Dec 2007 34,378 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 34,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,490 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 111M is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 111M, 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 111M registered?

BMW 111M is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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