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CP51 XFU

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,674 mi
Last recorded51,674 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 XFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 49,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,838 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 48,821 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,004 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f top mount slight play

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

Pass 21 May 2015 40,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,340 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,857 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,857 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside rear outer brake pad appears low.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,058 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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CP51 XFU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP51 XFU, 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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What year was CP51 XFU registered?

CP51 XFU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CP51 XFU safe to buy?

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