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DE51 ART

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,166 mi
Last recorded46,166 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ART
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body

Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,722 miles

Front struts

Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,329 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare flat

Fail 6 Sep 2017 43,328 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

spare flat

Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,510 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 37,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,281 miles

nearside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 34,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,747 miles

brake discs wear & corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,115 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,150 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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DE51 ART is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE51 ART, 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 DE51 ART registered?

DE51 ART is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is DE51 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 ART shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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