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P60 PBX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 PBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 113,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 111,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,957 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,658 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all 4 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,651 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Both sides inner sills corroded

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported All 4 sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Slight oil seepage from rear diff

Pass 27 Mar 2021 105,744 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all pipes to hoses modifiedwith temporary fixings (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to offside rear suspension arm

engine oil level on minimum

slight exhaust blow centre

Fail 26 Mar 2021 105,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all pipes to hoses modifiedwith temporary fixings (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to offside rear suspension arm

engine oil level on minimum

slight exhaust blow centre

Body component likely to become detached front grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,933 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***2-3mm with inner edge wear*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has been chalked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between mid box and back box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,689 miles

low parking brake reading o/s/r

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,954 miles

Brake pad ware warning light on.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,662 miles

Brake pad ware warning light on.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad ware warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,108 miles

Brake (amber) waring light on

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 78,108 miles

Brake (amber) waring light on

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,575 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,563 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,865 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,663 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,322 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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P60 PBX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P60 PBX, 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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P60 PBX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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