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L500 PPD

2001 BMW Z3

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,666 mi
Last recorded17,666 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PPD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 17,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 16,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 16,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 15,084 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 14,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 14,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 11,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 11,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 10,645 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and movement

Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 9,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,797 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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L500 PPD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L500 PPD, 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 L500 PPD registered?

L500 PPD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is L500 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 PPD shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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