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CE51 AZG

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,818 mi
Last recorded114,818 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 AZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 114,818 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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under side corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear inner sills corroding

rear suspension arms heavily undersealed

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 108,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear inner sills corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 100,007 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 99,984 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,007 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel discs corroded (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 99,007 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel discs corroded (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,945 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inside

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,930 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on inside

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit warn on inner edge and has started to perrish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,410 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Mar 2015 93,410 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,323 miles

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

Rear end of exhaust intermediate pipe showing signs of deterioration

Slight oil leakage from O/S/f of engine

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,915 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 88,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,656 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 86,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,938 miles

bit of play in steering rack

hint of movement offside front lower arm outer balljoint

nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing split

offside rear wheel inner rim small dent

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake discs edges rusty

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,118 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to rear brake discs

parts of exhaust system rusting

slight dent to offside rear wheel inner rim

small stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 20 Jan 2010 70,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to rear brake discs

parts of exhaust system rusting

slight dent to offside rear wheel inner rim

small stonechips to windscreen

some wear to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,116 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bit of movement to both front lower suspension arms outer balljoints rubber inserts

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to front brake discs

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,116 miles

bit of movement to both front lower suspension arms outer balljoints rubber inserts

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to front brake discs

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,218 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,872 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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CE51 AZG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CE51 AZG, 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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CE51 AZG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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