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C11 OEW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,527 mi
Last recorded65,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 OEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,003 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 59,329 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2020 58,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,811 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 57,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,522 miles

rear brake pads close to warning wire

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,304 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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C11 OEW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C11 OEW, 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 C11 OEW registered?

C11 OEW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is C11 OEW safe to buy?

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