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DG51 AGZ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 AGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,526 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel pipe corroded inner

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,243 miles

Engine lamp on

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Engine lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,706 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,841 miles

front and rear discs corroding inside

nearside handbrake performance down

slight fluctuation nearside front disc

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner part of tread.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,185 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,295 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,295 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,386 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,791 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,232 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 20,668 miles

play in steering rack

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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DG51 AGZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG51 AGZ, 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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DG51 AGZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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