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GV51 FFN

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,854 mi
Last recorded92,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,732 miles

Front oil cooler pipe insecure

Front propshaft rubber coupling slightly split

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nsf foglight glass damaged

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

Osr tyre unevenly worn treads

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,302 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,284 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 33,836 miles

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

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

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 FFN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

GV51 FFN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is GV51 FFN safe to buy?

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