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HV51 MYT

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

121,979 mi
Last recorded121,979 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 MYT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 121,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 109,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 98,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,784 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 90,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,092 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 76,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush

Nearside Front flexi brake hose

Pass 19 May 2015 69,881 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 69,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,883 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,570 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,570 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,679 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to crack and worn on edges

both rear tyres badly cracking and bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,353 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack and worn on edges

both rear tyres badly cracking and bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,546 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,916 miles

child seat fitted to nearside seat

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,552 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,710 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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HV51 MYT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 HV51 MYT, 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 HV51 MYT registered?

HV51 MYT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is HV51 MYT safe to buy?

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