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HN51 FFU

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 FFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,360 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 59,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,757 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,435 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 57,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,565 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,763 miles

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both indicator bulbs deteriorating (1.4.A.2e)

both steering track rod end boots perished

oil leak from engine

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,815 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,237 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 53,237 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,540 miles

o/s handbrake effort low.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,495 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2007 48,385 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,765 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

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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HN51 FFU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HN51 FFU, 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 HN51 FFU registered?

HN51 FFU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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