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EX51 DVG

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,012 mi
Last recorded112,012 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 112,012 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

areas underside undersealed

both rear inner sills corroded

headlights output reduced

suspension components not undersealed are corroded

visible areas of underside corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2024 110,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

areas underside undersealed

both rear inner sills corroded

headlights output reduced

suspension components not undersealed are corroded

visible areas of underside corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 110,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

areas underside undersealed

headlights output reduced

slight pitting all discs

suspension components not undersealed are corroded

visible areas of underside corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 110,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

areas underside undersealed

headlights output reduced

slight pitting all discs

suspension components not undersealed are corroded

visible areas of underside corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2020 110,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,207 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,651 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

pad warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2012 86,231 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,180 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,499 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,403 miles

front pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,966 miles

rear brake discs getting rusty

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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EX51 DVG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX51 DVG, 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 EX51 DVG registered?

EX51 DVG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is EX51 DVG safe to buy?

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