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S888 MRE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,126 mi
Last recorded49,126 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 MRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 49,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 47,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 46,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,018 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,683 miles

both rear tyres over 9 years old

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,725 miles

Rear bush both front wishbones deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,109 miles

NSF wishbone rear bush weak.

NSR brake pipe corroded.

NSR tyre worn.

OS front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,704 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,753 miles

Both front tyres VERY close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,543 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

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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S888 MRE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S888 MRE, 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 S888 MRE registered?

S888 MRE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is S888 MRE safe to buy?

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