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M20 CPE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,617 mi
Last recorded34,617 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 CPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 34,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,070 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 34,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,498 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,980 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 18,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 18,285 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,846 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2007 15,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,286 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,962 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 CPE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

M20 CPE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is M20 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 CPE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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