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FX51 UPE

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 70,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,952 miles

The engine has an oil leak.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,952 miles

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

The engine has an oil leak.

Pass 8 May 2015 64,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 64,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre waering on the inside edge

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

Pass 2 May 2014 62,974 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 60,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 60,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,909 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,689 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,072 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge(close to limit)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,204 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,039 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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FX51 UPE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FX51 UPE, 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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FX51 UPE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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