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GU51 WME

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,588 mi
Last recorded70,588 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WME
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK

Fail 30 May 2025 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 70,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,358 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,901 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 61,635 miles

all flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 61,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,464 miles

all flexi hoses ferrules slightly corroded

general surface corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

all flexi hoses ferrules slightly corroded

general surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,091 miles

adv n/s/r tyre as cut in outer side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,090 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

adv n/s/r tyre as cut in outer side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,047 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,043 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,724 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,790 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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GU51 WME is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU51 WME, 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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GU51 WME is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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