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BP51 UHM

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UHM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 132,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,492 miles

Offside Position lamp insecure damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

various parts of front and rear suspension heavily rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2023 127,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp insecure damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

various parts of front and rear suspension heavily rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2022 121,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolent leak?

front and rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2021 121,248 miles

slight leak middle exhaust

Fail 11 Jun 2021 121,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight leak middle exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2020 120,612 miles

slight exhaust leak middle and rear

Fail 30 Mar 2020 120,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak middle and rear

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 115,848 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 115,848 miles

Braking system leaking nearside front metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 110,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 86,815 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 86,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,348 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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BP51 UHM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP51 UHM, 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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BP51 UHM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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