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D23 BMR

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,399 mi
Last recorded52,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 BMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,041 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox strap corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most Wishbone bush de-laminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most Wishbone bush de-laminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,114 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox strap corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most Wishbone bush de-laminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most Wishbone bush de-laminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Apr 2022 51,057 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,019 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,890 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,462 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,253 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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D23 BMR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D23 BMR, 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 D23 BMR registered?

D23 BMR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is D23 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 BMR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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