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GY51 DGZ

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,391 mi
Last recorded69,391 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,391 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,874 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,602 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,602 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,321 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,291 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 63,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,298 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,079 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,945 miles

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

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

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

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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GY51 DGZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY51 DGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 DGZ registered?

GY51 DGZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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