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GL51 FHK

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake rotors pitted on outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on front of engine and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole corroded in mid to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle prescribed areas undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,384 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,384 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,042 miles

rear fuel line and brake pipe corroded

rear slight under body corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,832 miles

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

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

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

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

petrol cap seal perished

vehicle suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,743 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,472 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,626 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 66,626 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,108 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,925 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,710 miles

both rear discs corroded

both rear tyre treads very low (just passable)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,659 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

both rear tyre treads very low (just passable)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,889 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,873 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,658 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,512 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2007 31,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,142 miles

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

nearside washers weak †centre exhaust steel bracket rusted

Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,945 miles

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

possible coolant leak at radiator †both headlight aim adjusted

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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GL51 FHK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL51 FHK, 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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GL51 FHK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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