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P11 DWS

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 DWS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush, advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush, advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,714 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 51,794 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,147 miles

fuel filler cap seal perishing, advise replacement

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,053 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing, advise replacement

Fuel tank securing straps corroding, advise replacement

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise early replacement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,020 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,998 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 50,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML is on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 48,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,008 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,363 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012 39,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,093 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 26,093 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,551 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 21,551 miles

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

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

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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P11 DWS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P11 DWS, 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 P11 DWS registered?

P11 DWS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is P11 DWS safe to buy?

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