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EA51 OXH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,248 mi
Last recorded135,248 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 135,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 135,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear pipe in rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Retainer missing from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 130,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe leading to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe leading to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 127,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 143,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,409 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 142,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on handbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 141,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 140,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

nearside rear brake has a slight bind condition

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 136,411 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 129,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,253 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 124,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,753 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 104,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 102,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket fractured

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2009 102,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

gearbox output seal leaking

pas pipe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,620 miles

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

gearbox output seal leaking

pas pipe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 May 2007 94,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 80,182 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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EA51 OXH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA51 OXH, 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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EA51 OXH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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