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CX51 UHO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,739 mi
Last recorded155,739 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 UHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 155,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 153,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front cill starting to corrod

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both side fuel tank straps BADY CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2021 153,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on rear wish bones corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear backing plate starting to corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear backing plate badly corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front cill starting to corrod

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both side fuel tank straps BADY CORRODED

Pass 8 Aug 2020 151,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear and from flexi across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear and from flexi across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 151,384 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear and from flexi across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear and from flexi across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 141,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 132,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower part of coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower part of coil (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 132,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Aim also to low will not adjust as lamp adjusters are missing (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower part of coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower part of coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,748 miles

Front Both sides Head lamp adjusters rusted will not adjust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End of hose to pipe to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 120,747 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Low reading from nearside (3.7.D.3b)

Front Both sides Head lamp adjusters rusted will not adjust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End of hose to pipe to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to rear near fuel tank and to near side rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle beam outer bushes weak

Rear Diff bush deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,980 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Axle beam outer bushes weak

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

Rear Diff bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,999 miles

Both head lamp adjuster's Off and Near side not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Prop shaft front rubber joint cracking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,253 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 86,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,569 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs are pitted

nearside front tyre centre tread worn to 4mm, inner tread worn 4mm, outer tread worn 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs are pitted

nearside front tyre centre tread worn to 4mm, inner tread worn 4mm, outer tread worn 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,697 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads over lapping discs

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,329 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,102 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 UHO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CX51 UHO, 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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CX51 UHO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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