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EY51 NNO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,874 mi
Last recorded68,874 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,874 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust, fuel tank straps

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 68,874 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust, fuel tank straps

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,890 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,712 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,010 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,982 miles

Crrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2021 64,920 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Crrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/splitting through tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,155 miles

corrosion to exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,088 miles

N/s/f tyre cracked and splitting through tread

O/s/r tyre cracked and splitting through tread

Fail 26 Apr 2018 62,088 miles

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

N/s/f tyre cracked and splitting through tread

O/s/r tyre cracked and splitting through tread

Fail 24 Mar 2018 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust /adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust /adjuster broken (1.8)

Rear both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Rear rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 58,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,346 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,266 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 49,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge and slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,772 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,714 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 34,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear bake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,300 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,768 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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EY51 NNO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EY51 NNO, 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 NNO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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