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P16 DET

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,178 mi
Last recorded95,178 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 DET
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 93,280 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 87,336 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,499 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,134 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,628 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aux belt deteriorated

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,841 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall but not to cords

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

offside front tyre cut but not to cords

offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,047 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,719 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,880 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,193 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,797 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 15,022 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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P16 DET is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P16 DET, 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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P16 DET is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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