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GL51 OUW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Reset TC light

Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,271 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking around side wall to tread

Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,299 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 48,299 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,885 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

nearside front brake pad worn close to its sensor wire

Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,038 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 39,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,859 miles

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

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

both front tyres are fethering on the inside .Tracking check?

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,372 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,255 miles

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

both front tyres worn on tread edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 16,177 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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GL51 OUW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GL51 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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