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HN51 UOW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,481 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,474 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside parking brake cable damage to cable sleeve

Fail 8 Apr 2013 86,474 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside parking brake cable damage to cable sleeve

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,307 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 80,371 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 73,580 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,746 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,430 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 50,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,692 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,842 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,496 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 UOW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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