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M23 TAX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,225 mi
Last recorded74,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 TAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 74,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,347 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 206,672 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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M23 TAX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M23 TAX, 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 M23 TAX registered?

M23 TAX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is M23 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 TAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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