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M70 AWS

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,577 mi
Last recorded94,577 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 AWS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,577 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust braket is corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,175 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,561 miles

slight play on offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes and balljoints

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,519 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,640 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,769 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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M70 AWS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M70 AWS, 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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What year was M70 AWS registered?

M70 AWS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is M70 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 AWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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