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HN51 MHO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,689 mi
Last recorded49,689 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 MHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,633 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,036 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,686 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

Rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are very close to limits 1.8mm

Fail 17 Nov 2008 38,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres are very close to limits 1.8mm

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,647 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

STRONG ADVISE: O/S/R brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,659 miles

Both rear brake disks corroded on inside edges

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,613 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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HN51 MHO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MHO, 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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HN51 MHO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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