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C13 SHF

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,444 mi
Last recorded58,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,172 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 55,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,428 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 55,428 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,009 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 39,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,362 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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C13 SHF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C13 SHF, 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 C13 SHF registered?

C13 SHF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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