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P3 KSL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,608 mi
Last recorded128,608 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 KSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,608 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 125,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 125,140 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 125,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 124,955 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,253 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 124,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,281 miles

Brake pipes to rear greased.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

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

Parking brake performance only just met (18%).

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 98,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,036 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 52,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 41,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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P3 KSL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P3 KSL, 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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P3 KSL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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