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P90 ERT

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,320 mi
Last recorded61,320 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 ERT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 61,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,957 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle, including components, heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2024 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall excessively cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle, including components, heavily corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle, including components, very heavily corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 59,285 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle, including components, very heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2023 59,275 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking from joint on n/s/r pipework. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipework to rear caliper. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gear box bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not fitted correctly.

underside of vehicle, including components, very heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,872 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 53,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 49,475 miles

Front exhaust mount poor condition

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,678 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

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

windscreen has slight damage but not affecting the view of the driver

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,699 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,823 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,409 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 36,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,161 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,672 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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P90 ERT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P90 ERT, 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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P90 ERT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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