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X479 ASF

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,955 mi
Last recorded89,955 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 ASF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 84,556 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,138 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 80,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,672 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 73,144 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,237 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,411 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X479 ASF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X479 ASF, 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 X479 ASF registered?

X479 ASF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X479 ASF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X479 ASF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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