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BV51 XUC

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XUC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,441 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,315 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 60,315 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,312 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,412 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 53,360 miles

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

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

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

suspension lowered

Pass 28 May 2009 48,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 46,354 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,730 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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BV51 XUC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BV51 XUC, 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 BV51 XUC registered?

BV51 XUC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BV51 XUC safe to buy?

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