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T321 EMB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,324 mi
Last recorded54,324 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

RegistrationT321 EMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 52,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,933 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 49,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,831 miles

surface rust throughout the underside of vehicle and on suspension units

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface rust throughout the underside of vehicle and on suspension units

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,770 miles

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

fuel tank straps corodded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,770 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel tank straps corodded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,140 miles

n/s/f side lamp lens missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,377 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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T321 EMB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc 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 T321 EMB, 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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T321 EMB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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