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CE51 NJX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,951 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 73,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 69,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,202 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,305 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 53,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,635 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 50,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,058 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,239 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,239 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 35,799 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,864 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 9 Jul 2007 28,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 24,090 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 NJX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE51 NJX, 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 CE51 NJX registered?

CE51 NJX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is CE51 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 NJX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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