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MG51 UBG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,130 mi
Last recorded37,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 UBG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,130 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 37,129 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,566 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,566 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,411 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 29,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,940 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

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Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,128 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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MG51 UBG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MG51 UBG, 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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MG51 UBG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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