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DFZ 377

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,194 mi
Last recorded59,194 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 377
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,902 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 55,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,163 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 55,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,943 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,226 miles

Nearside Front run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,754 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,562 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corrroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,054 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

stone chips and marks front windscreen.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,544 miles

differential mounting rubber is delaminating.

handbrake imbalance.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 44,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

differential mounting rubber is delaminating.

handbrake imbalance.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,885 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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DFZ 377 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DFZ 377, 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 DFZ 377 registered?

DFZ 377 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is DFZ 377 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 377 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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