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DX51 DDJ

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DDJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 131,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 125,420 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 116,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 106,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 106,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting open (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,739 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 10,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,600 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 89,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,028 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,811 miles

front brake pads look low advise further investigation.

n/s/f tyre tread cracking.

rear brake pads low.

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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DX51 DDJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX51 DDJ, 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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DX51 DDJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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