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DHZ 3211

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,607 mi
Last recorded60,607 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 3211
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 60,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 59,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 59,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,857 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Both anti roll bar links bushes split

Rear Both axel bushes have slight play

Pass 16 May 2018 57,254 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 57,254 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 56,428 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 56,418 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 55,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 53,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,749 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,496 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,611 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,458 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,289 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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DHZ 3211 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DHZ 3211, 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 DHZ 3211 registered?

DHZ 3211 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is DHZ 3211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 3211 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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