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M20 ABK

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ABK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 104,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,609 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,847 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,559 miles

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

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear sus components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under guards fitted

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

plastic under guards fitted

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 100,130 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 91,867 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,996 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,279 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,317 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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M20 ABK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M20 ABK, 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 M20 ABK registered?

M20 ABK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is M20 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 ABK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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