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2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,446 mi
Last recorded134,446 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UGY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 134,446 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 133,409 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 133,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 132,477 miles

Nearside and offside covering seals are corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 132,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside offside and nearside covering seals corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,120 miles

engine oil leaks evident

front arb links worn/perished

front suspension bump stops worn

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r parking brake lazy o/s/r service brake lazy

parking brake efficiency min requiremqnt 16%

rear brakes imb evident

sill covers corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 119,118 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads overheated/damaged (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks evident

front arb links worn/perished

front suspension bump stops worn

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r parking brake lazy o/s/r service brake lazy

parking brake efficiency min requiremqnt 16%

rear brakes imb evident

sill covers corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 113,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,520 miles

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

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

Nearside Outer sill panel cover is corroded excessively

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

Offside Outer sill panel cover is corroded excessively

Pass 14 Apr 2018 102,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

brake warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 89,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow can not get reading (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,559 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,131 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Splits In Inner Side Wall But No Cords Exposed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Splits In Inner Side Wall But No Cords Exposed

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,131 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Splits In Inner Side Wall But No Cords Exposed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Splits In Inner Side Wall But No Cords Exposed

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Splits In Inner Side Wall Caused By Delamination But No Cords Exposed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Splits In Inner Side Wall Caused By Delamination But No Cords Exposed

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,475 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,069 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,065 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,551 miles

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

both front tyres perished / cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,505 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 UGY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EU51 UGY, 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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EU51 UGY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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