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JC51 SMC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,557 mi
Last recorded56,557 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 SMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,561 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside outer sill cover s/corroded

all b/pipes have been underseld

Pass 26 May 2016 47,605 miles

OSF tyre 2mm cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,514 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 45,122 miles

offside windscreen washer inop

Pass 11 May 2013 43,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,845 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tyre size 225 / 50 x 16

Pass 8 May 2009 37,152 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,782 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,782 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,538 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

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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JC51 SMC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JC51 SMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JC51 SMC registered?

JC51 SMC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is JC51 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC51 SMC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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