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M31 SXN

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,669 mi
Last recorded141,669 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 SXN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 141,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank on left (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,434 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 136,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,908 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroded near both jacking points

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

Offside inner sill corroded near both jacking points

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pads corroded on passenger side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 134,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner sill corroded near both jacking points

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

Offside inner sill corroded near both jacking points

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pads corroded on passenger side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,790 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 133,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 131,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,477 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 129,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 127,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 127,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,486 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 125,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 123,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 115,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 112,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,025 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 101,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 83,324 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 71,289 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 71,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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M31 SXN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M31 SXN, 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 M31 SXN registered?

M31 SXN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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