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R22 SMG

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 SMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 93,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slightly out of shape 225/45/R17 Avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,414 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 87,677 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,045 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,771 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,342 miles

Both rear tyre tread faces wearing on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake operation slightly lower on nearside than on offside.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,342 miles

Both rear tyre tread faces wearing on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake operation slightly lower on nearside than on offside.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,847 miles

Parking/hand brake operation is slightly lower on the nearside than on the offside.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 76,847 miles

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

Parking/hand brake operation is slightly lower on the nearside than on the offside.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,711 miles

Both front brake disc faces wearing.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 73,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake disc faces wearing.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,710 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 63,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,686 miles

Both front brake discs wearing.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,551 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,577 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges. offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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R22 SMG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R22 SMG, 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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R22 SMG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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