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FN51 FFS

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,947 mi
Last recorded151,947 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 151,947 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

EML light on

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 148,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit. 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Mar 2021 148,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit. 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2020 145,708 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 144,227 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 137,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 134,557 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 134,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 129,435 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 129,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 121,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 121,326 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 114,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 108,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,592 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 28 Feb 2008 99,592 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,669 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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FN51 FFS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN51 FFS, 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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FN51 FFS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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