CarVerify

Free Car Check

P22 CHP

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 CHP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,201 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 104,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Jacking points slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 104,519 miles

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

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

all four jacking points on sill panels slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 104,515 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

all four jacking points on sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,495 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 102,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 102,266 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 101,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 88,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 87,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 74,972 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 49,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,748 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P22 CHP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P22 CHP, 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

How do I check the history of P22 CHP?

You can check the full history of P22 CHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P22 CHP registered?

P22 CHP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is P22 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 CHP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P22 CHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P22 CHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.