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RIG 7109

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 7109
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,805 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,499 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,198 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,808 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,968 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 40,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,816 miles

air bag lamp on dash

some corrosion of n/s and o/s outer edges of front brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,651 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,722 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 27,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,721 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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RIG 7109 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RIG 7109, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIG 7109 registered?

RIG 7109 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is RIG 7109 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 7109 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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