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MAT 91M

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAT 91M
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,146 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,683 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,647 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,925 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,450 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,880 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,315 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MAT 91M is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MAT 91M, 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 MAT 91M registered?

MAT 91M is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is MAT 91M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAT 91M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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