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BT51 ZSN

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,954 mi
Last recorded38,954 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 38,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 38,824 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 38,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 38,668 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,453 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,558 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 34,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,760 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,757 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,519 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,175 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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BT51 ZSN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BT51 ZSN, 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 BT51 ZSN registered?

BT51 ZSN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BT51 ZSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 ZSN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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