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EK51 ZWP

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,112 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,112 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 72,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 72,116 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 72,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,376 miles

225/50 x 16

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,707 miles

Clutch bite high.

N/S/R hanbrake cable center mounting broken.

Oil weep from engine.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 63,707 miles

Clutch bite high.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R hanbrake cable center mounting broken.

Oil weep from engine.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 59,151 miles

Both wiper blade fixings slightly insicure.

Engine management light on.

Fuel tank straps rubbbers worn.

Interior boot light insicure.

N/S handbrake cable outer casing worn/cracked.

N/S/R lamp lens interior cover missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil present around & on engine sump & front cross-member.

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

Slight movement/play in center exhaust mounting.

Slight play in lower steering column rubber U.J.

Suspect N/S/R suspension mounting bush replaced but not fully inserted - O.K. for M.O.T.

Suspect rear fog-light switch worn but working at time of test.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,151 miles

Both wiper blade fixings slightly insicure.

Engine management light on.

Fuel tank straps rubbbers worn.

Interior boot light insicure.

N/S handbrake cable outer casing worn/cracked.

N/S/R lamp lens interior cover missing.

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

Oil present around & on engine sump & front cross-member.

Slight movement/play in center exhaust mounting.

Slight play in lower steering column rubber U.J.

Suspect N/S/R suspension mounting bush replaced but not fully inserted - O.K. for M.O.T.

Suspect rear fog-light switch worn but working at time of test.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,301 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,803 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,645 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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EK51 ZWP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK51 ZWP, 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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EK51 ZWP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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