MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to front and rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion to suspension components
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
general corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted
both rear brake discs outer faces are slightly pitted
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inside edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inside edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted
both rear brake discs outer faces are slightly pitted
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted
high level stoplight not working
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
all four brake discs are slightly pitted
fuel cap seal deteriorating, close to excessive
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
all four brake discs are slightly pitted
fuel cap seal deteriorating, close to excessive
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyre treads are wearing low
both rear tyre treads are wearing low
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT /BUSH OFFSIDE
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MJ51 VUG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MJ51 VUG, 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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MJ51 VUG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 November 2001.
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