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GJ51 WUV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

112,104 mi
Last recorded112,104 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WUV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 112,104 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s front sill is corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,081 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 111,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,090 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 110,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,460 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 108,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 103,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,600 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,586 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,586 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,820 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Fail 1 Nov 2014 88,820 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,833 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,209 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,097 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,237 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 65,139 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 65,139 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,102 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 60,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,345 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules lightly corroded

All metal brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2008 13,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All flexible brake hose ferrules lightly corroded

All metal brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,966 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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GJ51 WUV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 GJ51 WUV, 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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GJ51 WUV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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