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BNZ 1778

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,382 mi
Last recorded101,382 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 1778
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 94,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,305 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,252 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,913 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,775 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,421 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BNZ 1778 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BNZ 1778, 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 BNZ 1778 registered?

BNZ 1778 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BNZ 1778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 1778 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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