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V111 HAT

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 HAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,901 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 69,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,228 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,505 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,291 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,880 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,800 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,869 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 54,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,734 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 51,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,660 miles

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

off-side front & off-side rear tyres - worn inner edge.

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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V111 HAT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V111 HAT, 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 V111 HAT registered?

V111 HAT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is V111 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 HAT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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