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GY51 MXP

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 MXP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,853 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 95,844 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,850 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 93,848 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,648 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,646 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 92,753 miles

Fuel cap stiff to remove, and replace

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,318 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 91,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,460 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil residue on offside of upper and lower engine. Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil residue on offside of upper and lower engine. Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,247 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,370 miles

Mass Oil leaks under side!.

Strongly adv, n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread depth,worn inside and outside raised tread and nail in tread, Full brake inspection, Cuts in o/s/r tyre inner wall, Chips in front screen.

Tracking check.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,252 miles

ADVISE Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 60,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,645 miles

see original vt32

Fail 10 Sep 2007 56,645 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

noise from engine

Fail 11 Sep 2006 51,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn inside edges

engine leaks oil

front pads low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,916 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edges

engine leaks oil

front pads low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2005 47,989 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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GY51 MXP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GY51 MXP, 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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GY51 MXP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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