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HV51 UBJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,984 mi
Last recorded81,984 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 UBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,984 miles

fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,707 miles

fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,367 miles

fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,920 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front/ rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,300 miles

front/ rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack/ perish

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush/ lower ball joint slight movement

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,239 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack/ perish

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,996 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,552 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,316 miles

front/ rear brake discs inner surfaces surface rusting

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,775 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,261 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

offside rear suspension coil sping starting to rust

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,946 miles

front brake pads wearing

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,594 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges wearing

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

offside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,938 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 50,989 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 UBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

HV51 UBJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is HV51 UBJ safe to buy?

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