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F1 THB

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,255 mi
Last recorded21,255 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 THB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 21,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 21,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 21,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,229 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,220 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,254 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,096 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 17,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,934 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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F1 THB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F1 THB, 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 F1 THB registered?

F1 THB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is F1 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 THB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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