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GL51 VKV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VKV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 45,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 45,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,885 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,773 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,288 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge to side wall of tyre. tyre is also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 44,288 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear are white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Ball joint has slight play both front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge to side wall of tyre. tyre is also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,762 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,748 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,468 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f & both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,122 miles

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

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

o/s/f & both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both o/s tyres perished & cracking

brake discs pitted all round

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both o/s tyres perished & cracking

brake discs pitted all round

Pass 15 May 2008 30,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,142 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,333 miles

frt pads low

nsr tyre deep cut to outer tyre wall

osr nsf osf tyres nailed

osr tyre worn to limit + worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2006 28,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

frt pads low

nsr tyre deep cut to outer tyre wall

osr nsf osf tyres nailed

osr tyre worn to limit + worn on inner edge

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 VKV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKV, 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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What year was GL51 VKV registered?

GL51 VKV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GL51 VKV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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