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CV51 XGY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,758 mi
Last recorded65,758 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XGY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 65,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,464 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,864 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 62,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,336 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 10 Oct 2011 61,512 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 1 Jul 2010 59,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,375 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,691 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber top mountings slightly worn

Fail 21 Feb 2008 53,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber top mountings slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside front hub/suspension assembly

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,872 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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CV51 XGY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CV51 XGY, 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 CV51 XGY registered?

CV51 XGY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is CV51 XGY safe to buy?

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