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GV51 JAO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,795 mi
Last recorded110,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 110,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 110,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front drop link bottom bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front headlamps foggy

Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,979 miles

Headlight lenses in poor condition resulting in poor beam pattern

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,881 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 106,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 105,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,194 miles

Nearside Rear uneven inner edge wear

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,738 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 100,738 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,647 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 97,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/inner tail lamp out

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,066 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,066 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,811 miles

ADVISE - LOW READING FROM O/S/R

ADVISE - O/S/R BRAKE BEEN HOT

ADVISE - PLAY IN BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

ADVISE - WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,751 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,172 miles

Advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,172 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,355 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JAO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV51 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

GV51 JAO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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