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G7 MBB

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 MBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 69,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside windscreen washer output poor

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 69,395 miles

Nearside washer is poor

Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 69,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 68,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 68,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,039 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,593 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 67,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,122 miles

Front suspension components have slight corrosion

Nearside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated and has slight play

Offside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated and has slight play

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,720 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes have slight play

steering and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,283 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,793 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,020 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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G7 MBB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G7 MBB, 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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G7 MBB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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