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FIL 1607

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,679 mi
Last recorded101,679 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 1607
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,679 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,667 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,757 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 86,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 76,016 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,461 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 57,846 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2008 57,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,747 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,884 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 49,884 miles

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

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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FIL 1607 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FIL 1607, 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 FIL 1607 registered?

FIL 1607 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is FIL 1607 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 1607 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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