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EY51 BWW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,868 mi
Last recorded117,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 BWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 117,868 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 117,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,839 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 114,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,637 miles

Ac belt missing

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 110,651 miles

Ac belt missing

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,780 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

light corrosion and perishing to chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,498 miles

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,587 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 100,354 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,611 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 Jul 2016 91,611 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,541 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side and off side front tie bars has slight play in inner track rod ball joints

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,397 miles

near side and off side front tie bars has slight play in inner track rod ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,731 miles

slight play in off side front tie bar / track rod inner ball joint

Pass 27 May 2010 22,778 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 16,961 miles

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

Scratch marks on windscreen.

Pass 28 May 2008 15,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,211 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 11,211 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 8,459 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 8,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

- TYRE SIZE 225/45/ZR17 DUNLOP †- UNEVEN WEAR TO NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES / TRACKING ADJUSTMENT MAYBE REQUIRED †- NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE †- NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WORN.

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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EY51 BWW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 EY51 BWW, 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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EY51 BWW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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