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FX51 WFV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,401 mi
Last recorded115,401 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 115,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area / steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 107,096 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 107,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,272 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 93,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,272 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,369 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded.

lazy o/s rear park brake.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,368 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded.

lazy o/s rear park brake.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,089 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,616 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,237 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 WFV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX51 WFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 WFV registered?

FX51 WFV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FX51 WFV safe to buy?

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