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M16 GMF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,711 mi
Last recorded95,711 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 GMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,711 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to nsf and osf sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr sill panel corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 95,695 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cut on tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to nsf and osf sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly damage on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr sill panel corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,283 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 85,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 76,669 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 76,668 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,745 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 67,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,665 miles

front tyres starting to perisih

fuel tank strap corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 50,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres starting to perisih

fuel tank strap corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,833 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,956 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

both rear tyres are worn on inside edges and are close to limit

Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,371 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 33,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,687 miles

evidence of non conforming reg plates fitted

Fail 9 May 2009 28,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

evidence of non conforming reg plates fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 25,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,122 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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M16 GMF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M16 GMF, 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 M16 GMF registered?

M16 GMF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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