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CB51 CEB

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,705 mi
Last recorded101,705 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 CEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 101,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 101,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspention / brake parts rusty and coroded

Pass 2 Jan 2021 100,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,189 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 97,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff leaking oil

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,557 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

rear diff leaking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,557 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear diff leaking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,964 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,377 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres deteriorated (tread region)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,561 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,677 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,905 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded and unevenly worn - Advise replacement

Fail 22 Aug 2006 58,905 miles

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

Rear brake discs are corroded and unevenly worn - Advise replacement

Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,131 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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CB51 CEB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CB51 CEB, 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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CB51 CEB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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