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FY51 XNL

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,968 mi
Last recorded58,968 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,968 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,180 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 57,180 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,012 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,568 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,609 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,772 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 32,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,802 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,203 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 18,030 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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FY51 XNL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY51 XNL, 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 FY51 XNL registered?

FY51 XNL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is FY51 XNL safe to buy?

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