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X646 BBA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,824 mi
Last recorded59,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX646 BBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 59,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,698 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 59,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,956 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner bearing has slight play

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 59,956 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner bearing has slight play

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 59,367 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 59,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 59,236 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,923 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 58,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,748 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,641 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 38,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,777 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

crack on front number plate.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,844 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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X646 BBA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X646 BBA, 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 X646 BBA registered?

X646 BBA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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