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FV51 CFY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 102,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 102,831 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Apr 2020 101,500 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Apr 2020 101,495 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracks in tread.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 98,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,790 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,591 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,591 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,030 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,979 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heat shield on exhaust front pipe slightly insecure.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

When screenwashers are operated, liquid is leaking slightly at underside of bonnet.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,859 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heat shield on exhaust front pipe slightly insecure.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

When screenwashers are operated, liquid is leaking slightly at underside of bonnet.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear o/s tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Slight damage to rear numberplate

Fail 9 Jan 2009 65,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear o/s tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Slight damage to rear numberplate

Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,267 miles

Damage to rear registration plate not excessive.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,267 miles

Damage to rear registration plate not excessive.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,207 miles

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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FV51 CFY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 FV51 CFY, 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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FV51 CFY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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