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FX51 NFB

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,443 mi
Last recorded127,443 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NFB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyre treads worn to limit

Fail 8 Aug 2016 127,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyre treads worn to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,032 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,027 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 107,921 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 107,916 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,506 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,506 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,086 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,932 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 64,932 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 53,281 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise on engine

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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FX51 NFB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX51 NFB, 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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What year was FX51 NFB registered?

FX51 NFB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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