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DE51 HUU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,929 mi
Last recorded48,929 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HUU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 48,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 48,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,554 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,147 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,197 miles

n/s/r hand brake slow on uptake,

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,878 miles

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint,

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,094 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,829 miles

tyres slight worn- slight play ball joints- advise pads to be checked- slight grabbing o/s/f brake

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 HUU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HUU, 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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What year was DE51 HUU registered?

DE51 HUU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is DE51 HUU safe to buy?

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