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SHM 593

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,322 mi
Last recorded17,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHM 593
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 17,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 17,288 miles

all suspension slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 17,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 16,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,568 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,066 miles

all tyre sidewalls perishing and splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,267 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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SHM 593 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SHM 593, 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 SHM 593 registered?

SHM 593 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is SHM 593 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHM 593 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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