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HG51 VGM

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,730 mi
Last recorded47,730 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 47,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 42,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,097 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,253 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 36,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,354 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,007 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 21,007 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 19,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,914 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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HG51 VGM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VGM, 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 HG51 VGM registered?

HG51 VGM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is HG51 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 VGM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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