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FAN 517

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,719 mi
Last recorded21,719 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAN 517
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 21,719 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 21,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 21,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 21,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,475 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 21,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,017 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,467 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,547 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,269 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 16,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,658 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,747 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,283 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 10,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 9,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005

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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FAN 517 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FAN 517, 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 FAN 517 registered?

FAN 517 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FAN 517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAN 517 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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