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MD51 CWL

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 CWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,385 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,006 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 91,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre splitting but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,757 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks to sidewall

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 86,999 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 84,288 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,572 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,572 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,069 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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MD51 CWL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MD51 CWL, 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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MD51 CWL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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