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CN51 DBS

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,652 mi
Last recorded57,652 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 57,652 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside, sill/sill return/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle / covered by underseal

Pass 2 May 2025 57,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return/ covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return/covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/ sill return/s covered by underseal

Fail 1 May 2025 57,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return/ covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return/covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/ sill return/s covered by underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 56,560 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion forming and on outer sill covers treated in area/s

Pass 4 May 2022 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 55,261 miles

Front corrosion to shock absorber body's both sides

Rear corrosion to shock absorber body's both sides

Pass 12 May 2020 53,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 53,994 miles

corrosion forming on floor pan

Pass 1 May 2019 53,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,790 miles

Front suspension components surface corrosion

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear wishbones & suspension components

surface corrosion of o/s/front lower sill to floor

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,920 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 45,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,119 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,578 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,767 miles

corrosion to both rear brake flexi unions

front suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,325 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 34,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,625 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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CN51 DBS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CN51 DBS, 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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CN51 DBS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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