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BT51 WTU

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WTU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 105,151 miles

eml light on

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly at rear

Fail 12 May 2017 105,151 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear at rear (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly at rear

Pass 6 May 2016 104,504 miles

eml on

surface corrosion of nearside and offside front brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2016 104,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

surface corrosion of nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2015 103,385 miles

brake pad warn light on

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2015 103,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pad warn light on

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2014 102,714 miles

advise metal brake pipes

advise off side rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 102,714 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise metal brake pipes

advise off side rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,550 miles

n/ & o/s front rear suspenion arm bushes slight play

n/s & o/s rear suspention large bushes slight play

n/s & o/s rear tyres very badly worn inner edge

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,972 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 88,351 miles

Advise low reading at o/s h/brake

Advise o/s headlight adjusters siezed

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,351 miles

Advise low reading at o/s h/brake

Advise o/s headlight adjusters siezed

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,835 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,090 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 63,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,643 miles

O/S front tyre at 2mm - advise replacement

O/S rear brake disc corroded and worn unevenly - Advise replacement

Fail 2 Nov 2005 36,615 miles

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

O/S front tyre at 2mm - Advise replacement

O/S rear brake disc corroded and worn unevenly - Advise replacement

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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BT51 WTU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT51 WTU, 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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BT51 WTU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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