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EJ51 VPA

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,786 mi
Last recorded46,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 VPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 46,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 46,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,267 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 45,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 44,876 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,648 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,298 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 38,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,399 miles

both rear tyres cracked and close to the limit

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,309 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,326 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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EJ51 VPA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VPA, 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 EJ51 VPA registered?

EJ51 VPA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is EJ51 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 VPA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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