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SUE 78W

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,453 mi
Last recorded62,453 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 78W
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 62,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 62,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 61,424 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear differential bush worn

Steering rack inner joints slight play both sides

Pass 2 May 2023 60,697 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff mount bush perished

Pass 3 May 2022 59,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 May 2022 59,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 May 2021 59,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2021 59,046 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2020 57,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 55,815 miles

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight damage on front screen.

Fail 13 May 2019 55,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear wheel bearings not tested, brakes binding.

Slight damage on front screen.

Pass 4 May 2018 53,881 miles

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Damage to front screen.

Pass 13 May 2017 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

nearside front & nearside rear tyres inner sidewall splitting but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 5 May 2016 51,205 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 49,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2015 49,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 48,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,270 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 45,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 44,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perishing and cracking slightly on inner side wall

both rear tyres perishing slightly on inner side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,373 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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SUE 78W is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SUE 78W, 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 SUE 78W registered?

SUE 78W is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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