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E4 SMG

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,158 mi
Last recorded102,158 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 SMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle underseald and components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake flexi pipes have slight perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,851 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2010 51,851 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,011 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,803 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 38,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,908 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,886 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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E4 SMG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E4 SMG, 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 E4 SMG registered?

E4 SMG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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