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CX51 UGU

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 UGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 97,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,857 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 48,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,789 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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CX51 UGU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX51 UGU, 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 CX51 UGU registered?

CX51 UGU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is CX51 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 UGU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX51 UGU have outstanding finance?

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