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HG51 GVV

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,000 mi
Last recorded127,000 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 GVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 127,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 125,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 124,190 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 124,190 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 117,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 111,074 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 111,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,468 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 82,314 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 74,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,350 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 15 Dec 2005 39,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

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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HG51 GVV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HG51 GVV, 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 HG51 GVV registered?

HG51 GVV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HG51 GVV safe to buy?

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