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EX51 NPZ

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 NPZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 92,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 90,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,683 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,294 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 79,027 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 49,678 miles

Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 40,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 36,185 miles

front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 32,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,071 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,019 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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EX51 NPZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NPZ, 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

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What year was EX51 NPZ registered?

EX51 NPZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is EX51 NPZ safe to buy?

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