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ONZ 1036

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 1036
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 89,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 88,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 81,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 30 May 2012 81,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,221 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,231 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2008 41,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres starting to perish

front brake discs lipped

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 7 May 2008 41,621 miles

all tyres starting to perish

front brake discs lipped

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 4 May 2007 39,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,384 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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ONZ 1036 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ONZ 1036, 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 ONZ 1036 registered?

ONZ 1036 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is ONZ 1036 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONZ 1036 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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