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F4 DSW

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 DSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 87,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,674 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,506 miles

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,918 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,538 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,762 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,384 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jul 2010 77,292 miles

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

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

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 17 Jul 2009 68,991 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,756 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,994 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 40,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,777 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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F4 DSW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F4 DSW, 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 F4 DSW registered?

F4 DSW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is F4 DSW safe to buy?

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