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CF51 JEN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,775 mi
Last recorded29,775 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF51 JEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,775 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 25,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 25,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,141 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,104 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,168 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 21,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,402 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,400 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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CF51 JEN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 CF51 JEN, 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 CF51 JEN registered?

CF51 JEN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CF51 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF51 JEN 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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