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RED 250F

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

2,200 mi
Last recorded2,200 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 250F
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 2,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 2,192 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 2,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 1,882 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 1,882 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 1,797 miles

front hubs are starting to get rusted

Fail 7 May 2020 1,797 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

front hubs are starting to get rusted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 1,797 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

front hubs are rusting

Pass 26 Jun 2018 1,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 1,324 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 15 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,448 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,434 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,529 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Brake servo vacuum hose slightly deteriorated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer vibration damper broken

Wiper slow speed not working

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,416 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,076 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 14,632 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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RED 250F is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RED 250F, 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 RED 250F registered?

RED 250F is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is RED 250F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 250F shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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