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EN51 CZU

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 CZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 85,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 84,655 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 83,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,328 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,011 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,994 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 78,990 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,353 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have age cuts

Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have age cuts

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,845 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 60,844 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 57,272 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

aux belt perished

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 24 May 2014 57,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

aux belt perished

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 9 May 2013 52,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 52,431 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,303 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 42,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,007 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 36,982 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,875 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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EN51 CZU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN51 CZU, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 CZU?

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What year was EN51 CZU registered?

EN51 CZU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is EN51 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 CZU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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