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M22 RAW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 RAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 83,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 81,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 80,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,551 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,551 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2014 60,306 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 54,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 50,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 36,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,103 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,612 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 25,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 25,186 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,872 miles

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

o/side head lamp adjusted on test

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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M22 RAW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M22 RAW, 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 M22 RAW registered?

M22 RAW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is M22 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 RAW shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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