MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside inner sills surface rust
rear brake pads close to limit
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wiper blades split
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
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.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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