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S12 XGH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,150 mi
Last recorded40,150 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 XGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 40,150 miles

Slight Surface Rust Throughout

Pass 31 Oct 2024 39,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack outer sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,057 miles

Front to centre exhaust join heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre getting low and cracking outer wall

Offside Front Tyre getting low and cracking outer sidewall

Surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 22 Nov 2019 59,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to centre exhaust join heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre getting low and cracking outer wall

Offside Front Tyre getting low and cracking outer sidewall

Surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,977 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 53,972 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,889 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 36,793 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,496 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,052 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,647 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,506 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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S12 XGH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S12 XGH, 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 S12 XGH registered?

S12 XGH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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