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S444 MOX

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests50 (39 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

152,817 mi
Last recorded152,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 MOX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

39 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 152,817 miles

minor corrosion all under side.

Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 147,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 135,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 143,838 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 143,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,700 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,358 miles

All brake disk faces corroded and polished over.

Steering and suspension components all very rusty on complete underside.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 123,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 121,171 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 118,628 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 118,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,985 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SURFACE RUST

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 142,985 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SURFACE RUST

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 142,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 140,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 139,189 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,014 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 May 2016 134,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,497 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 97,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2015 131,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,826 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Out Of Shape

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2014 128,601 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 124,809 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2012 83,986 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 119,638 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp self leveling appears to have an intermittant fault.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 80,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp self leveling appears to have an intermittant fault.

Offside front, nearside front and offside rear brake discs deteriorated.

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

Pass 23 May 2011 115,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Discs Worn And Rusty

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2011 74,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Discs Worn And Rusty

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 107,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 64,501 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 103,227 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODING

POWER STEERING COOLING PIPE CORRODING

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 98,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 98,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

PAS pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,175 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 82,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S444 MOX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 S444 MOX, 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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S444 MOX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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