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HK51 WBY

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,475 mi
Last recorded87,475 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 WBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 86,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe from center to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

amber brake wear light on

near side front brake wear indicator wire broke

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 69,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,958 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 44,252 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,141 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TYRE TREADS

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,678 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 28,153 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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HK51 WBY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HK51 WBY, 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 HK51 WBY registered?

HK51 WBY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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