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FM51 VNV

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VNV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,487 miles

General Underside Corrosion Of Vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 103,487 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General Underside Corrosion Of Vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 103,345 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill skins corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 103,329 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill skins corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,290 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 103,275 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 102,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust bolts front corroded not leaking gases

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened surface rust due to standing also

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes and jacking points

nearside and offside outer sills fitted with outer covers/side skirts restricting view of outer sill

Pass 14 May 2018 102,785 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 102,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,865 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

rear brake pads close to limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,736 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,349 miles

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

wiper blades split

Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

radiator drain plug leaking coolant

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,553 miles

o.s.f brake binding... wipers in-op spd1... fuel cap seal perishing... rear steel brake pipes corroding... rear subframe mounting bushes worn... rear indicator bulbs fading.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,681 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,603 miles

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

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

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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FM51 VNV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc 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 FM51 VNV, 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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FM51 VNV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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