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EJ51 HWD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,413 mi
Last recorded68,413 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 68,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 65,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,944 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,132 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 54,132 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working replace bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,160 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,896 miles

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

Nearside front lower arm (rear bush) has slight play

Offside side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,081 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 41,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,960 miles

both rear tyres perished (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,959 miles

NSR & OSR Tyres perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2006

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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EJ51 HWD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EJ51 HWD, 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 EJ51 HWD registered?

EJ51 HWD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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