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DG51 DKY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,596 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 93,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,250 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

power steering oil cooler badly corroded

various slight oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

power steering oil cooler badly corroded

various slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,451 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 79,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 66,558 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,884 miles

slight play incolumn adjustment locking mech.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,223 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 52,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 50,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 50,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from front of engine

slight free play in o/s/f steering rack joint

slight free play in steering colum top bush

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 DKY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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