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GV51 EVN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,314 mi
Last recorded42,314 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 EVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 42,314 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 42,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 42,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 41,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 41,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 41,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 40,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 40,164 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 40,164 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides short (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,071 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 39,071 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 38,506 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,554 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,493 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 29,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,650 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 28,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,754 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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GV51 EVN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GV51 EVN, 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 GV51 EVN registered?

GV51 EVN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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