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DY51 XGB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,664 mi
Last recorded121,664 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XGB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 121,664 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 121,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 113,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 113,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 106,257 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,293 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,037 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 91,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,377 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,543 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 87,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stub axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stub axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming around rear subframe

corrosion forming on outer cills

corrosion on front struts and bottom arms

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,667 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,627 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,613 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 76,613 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,831 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 62,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,046 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 46,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,677 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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DY51 XGB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY51 XGB, 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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What year was DY51 XGB registered?

DY51 XGB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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