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P23 SHL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,170 mi
Last recorded130,170 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 SHL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 129,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 124,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 121,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear subframe bushes worn

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 14 Mar 2016 121,105 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear subframe bushes worn

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,681 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 101,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,518 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,681 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 87,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 80,962 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,998 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,773 miles

slight cracks in power steering belt

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,406 miles

front tyre tread depth 3 mm approx advise replacement in 2-3000 miles approx

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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P23 SHL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P23 SHL, 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 P23 SHL registered?

P23 SHL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is P23 SHL safe to buy?

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