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DA51 ZHX

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,224 mi
Last recorded127,224 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 ZHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 127,224 miles

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

exhaust repaired but corroded

stop start technology light on

vehicle showing signs of corrossion underneath throughout

Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,218 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust repaired but corroded

stop start technology light on

vehicle showing signs of corrossion underneath throughout

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,757 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,669 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake disks pitted and corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake disks pitted and corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,087 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/f tyres badly perishing

n/s/r tyres perisching

stering pump pipe corroded

under body corroded recomended oil spray

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/f tyres badly perishing

n/s/r tyres perisching

stering pump pipe corroded

under body corroded recomended oil spray

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,822 miles

both wishbone bushes slightly detiriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wishbone bushes slightly detiriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,091 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable outer shielding corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 75,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,458 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre has stress cracks

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,480 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulder and begining to split

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,886 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,409 miles

Major coolant leak occured du'ring the MOT test, without overheating!

Rear brake pads worn low.

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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DA51 ZHX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA51 ZHX, 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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DA51 ZHX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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