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V123 ALP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,400 mi
Last recorded62,400 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 60,528 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 60,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,684 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 59,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 59,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,625 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,431 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,035 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,034 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,272 miles

both rear brake discs worn to excess

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,193 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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V123 ALP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V123 ALP, 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 V123 ALP registered?

V123 ALP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is V123 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V123 ALP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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