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BM51 CJM

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 CJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,326 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 May 2025 89,026 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,342 miles

Slight corrosion: Outer sills.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 84,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 83,062 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 81,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,451 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,096 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,408 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,887 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,492 miles

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

undersize damage front windscreen nearside.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 53,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

undersize damage front windscreen nearside.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,654 miles

damage offside front side light lens.

nearside rear tyre wearing low,inner section.

offside rear tyre wearing low,inner section.

Fail 18 Jan 2007 44,654 miles

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

damage offside front side light lens.

nearside rear tyre wearing low,inner section.

offside rear tyre wearing low,inner section.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,606 miles

both rear tyres wearing on 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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BM51 CJM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BM51 CJM, 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 BM51 CJM registered?

BM51 CJM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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