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P14 ELH

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,968 mi
Last recorded76,968 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 ELH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 76,968 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 76,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,248 miles

Rear brake discs scored and pitted

underside of vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs scored and pitted

underside of vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 75,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 74,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 74,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 73,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,030 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 73,030 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 5 May 2014 71,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,808 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axel bush starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axel bush starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,004 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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P14 ELH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P14 ELH, 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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P14 ELH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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