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DG51 ZHA

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,376 mi
Last recorded46,376 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 ZHA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 46,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 42,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 42,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,398 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 38,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 37,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,828 miles

EM light on

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,415 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,319 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres have slight cracks

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,591 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,568 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,756 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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DG51 ZHA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 DG51 ZHA, 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 DG51 ZHA registered?

DG51 ZHA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is DG51 ZHA safe to buy?

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