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EY51 WFL

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,106 mi
Last recorded121,106 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,482 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank straps surface rust

Pass 28 Sep 2019 111,190 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 104,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre getting low(4mm)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front landsail 225/40/18 92W 5-5-4mm

Nearside Rear landsail 245/40/18 97Y XL 6-6-5mm

Offside Front landsail 225/40/18 92W 5-6-5mm

Offside Rear landsail 245/40/18 97Y XL 3-2-3mm

Offside Rear tyre getting low

covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting access to some components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,333 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 60,698 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 60,698 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

Pass 26 May 2010 53,863 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 44,903 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,271 miles

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

front wipers grabbing on screen

Pass 23 Dec 2006 20,503 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 20,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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 WFL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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