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R4 AFW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,600 mi
Last recorded33,600 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 AFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 33,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,083 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in windscreen zone B less-than 10mm in diameter (Chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 33,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,002 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,680 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 31,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,436 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,362 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 27,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,589 miles

nsf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,674 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate poor

rear top mounts seperating

Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,703 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 13,108 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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R4 AFW 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 91.3%.

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 R4 AFW, 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 R4 AFW registered?

R4 AFW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is R4 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 AFW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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