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M155 EGP

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,231 mi
Last recorded62,231 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 EGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,231 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 54,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R16 92w Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,309 miles

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

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

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

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

front prop shaft coupling starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 46,501 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,149 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Almost at wear sensor (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,813 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 43,807 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 42,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on!

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,839 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,740 miles

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

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

slight freeplay in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Feb 2009 30,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,451 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in inner steering rack offside

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,287 miles

front brake pads low

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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M155 EGP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M155 EGP, 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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What year was M155 EGP registered?

M155 EGP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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