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EU51 GZN

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,202 mi
Last recorded77,202 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 GZN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 75,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,122 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 70,880 miles

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 68,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported needs welding (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 62,125 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,935 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,201 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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EU51 GZN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EU51 GZN, 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 EU51 GZN registered?

EU51 GZN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 GZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 GZN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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