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CK51 NME

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,793 mi
Last recorded114,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 NME
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 114,793 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in tread both sides and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light On dash (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative On dash (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 114,785 miles

Emissions not tested High lambs reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Post cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in tread both sides and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light On dash (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative On dash (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,798 miles

Exhaust has a temporary repair.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a temporary repair.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,386 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,215 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 83,215 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 74,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 74,577 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,871 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 59,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,858 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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CK51 NME is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CK51 NME, 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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CK51 NME is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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