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GY51 ZDH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,145 mi
Last recorded107,145 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZDH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 107,145 miles

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

exhaust has been repaired welded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,850 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,668 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is close to the legal limit

Offside rear metal brake pipe is slightly corroded

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 29 Nov 2017 96,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is close to the legal limit

Offside rear metal brake pipe is slightly corroded

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,938 miles

COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 92,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,649 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket front deteriorated still adequately suported

Fail 10 Nov 2014 87,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket front deteriorated still adequately suported

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,963 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 80,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,826 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,037 miles

front brake discs are rusty

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing is worn and split

rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

front brake discs are rusty

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing is worn and split

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing is split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,792 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 65,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,310 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 59,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 51,213 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 51,213 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,823 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,065 miles

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 ZDH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZDH, 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 ZDH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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