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DG51 GUO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 126,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,177 miles

Front engine under tray cover fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,173 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Front engine under tray cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,253 miles

both front bottom suspention arm rear bushes have slight play

front brake pads 70% worn

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2010 111,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front bottom suspention arm rear bushes have slight play

front brake pads 70% worn

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front door locks stick

rear tyres 4mm and uneven wear inner tread band

Fail 5 Sep 2008 95,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front door locks stick

rear tyres 4mm and uneven wear inner tread band

wipers not 100% clearing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,482 miles

Drivers Door Catch Sticks Slightly

Wiper Blades Smear Slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,312 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on outter edge and low tread

Slight play in both tie rods(Require KDS)

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 GUO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG51 GUO, 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 GUO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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