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P11 LTY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 131,280 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 131,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 128,733 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 128,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,471 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,413 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 106,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 103,654 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 97,378 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,733 miles

undertray & engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 71,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag warning light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,523 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,523 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,473 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,471 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,070 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,771 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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P11 LTY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P11 LTY, 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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P11 LTY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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