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L7 FXL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,721 mi
Last recorded165,721 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 FXL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 165,721 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

steering pipes corroded

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2025 165,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

steering pipes corroded

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2024 159,983 miles

Front Coolant radiator lower section deteriorating, but not leaking.

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (white light) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (White light) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of rocker cover onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 159,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coolant radiator lower section deteriorating, but not leaking.

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (white light) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (White light) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of rocker cover onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 153,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 153,878 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 145,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 145,829 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light very bright

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 139,498 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 139,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bulb dull (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,532 miles

Rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,044 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Apr 2010 93,542 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres stepped on inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s lower ball joint bent

Pass 2 May 2008 74,196 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2007 68,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 61,728 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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L7 FXL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L7 FXL, 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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L7 FXL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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