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BJ51 WBZ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,624 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,887 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 56,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 54,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f headlight unit slightly insecure, affecting headlight beam aim intermittently

Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,618 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,284 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,607 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,463 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,279 miles

non conforming number plates in boot

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,817 miles

ns front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,871 miles

incorrectly spaced number plates in boot

ns front tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

incorrectly spaced number plates in boot

ns front tyre starting to perish

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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BJ51 WBZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ51 WBZ, 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 BJ51 WBZ registered?

BJ51 WBZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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