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M600 FNN

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests55 (36 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,624 mi
Last recorded93,624 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 FNN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

36 pass 19 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 93,624 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Top mounts sl. corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 94,512 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 94,436 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on car covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion near rear front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Air intake loose

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 90,878 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to flashing coolant light (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant light flashing during test, test stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe on sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on car covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion near rear front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Air intake loose

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various exhaust blows (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under wing liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted and both sides have corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,956 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 93,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (245 40 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (225 45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

both front tyres slightly perished

general underbody corrosion

reverse lights not working

Pass 24 May 2022 83,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,602 miles

All discs corroded

Chip in screen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 28 Sep 2021 91,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All discs corroded

Chip in screen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,245 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,041 miles

All Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 91,037 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,059 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,050 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 81,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 81,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,309 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,291 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

osr nsr inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,283 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

osr nsr inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,251 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,563 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,462 miles

Front tyres are wearing inner edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front tyres are wearing inner edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2014 80,286 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 80,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,311 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 61,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,033 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,186 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,186 miles

Offside Front 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)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre size 205/50 zr 17 n2 mich pilot sport

rear tyre sizes 255/40 zr 17 n3 pirelli rosso

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,735 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brakes slightly pitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,796 miles

all brakes slightly pitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,333 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattling.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pipes corroded.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,100 miles

Dent in N/S/R wing and door

N/S/F washer jet poor

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,847 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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M600 FNN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 55 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 M600 FNN, 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.

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M600 FNN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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