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MJ51 VUG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,381 mi
Last recorded115,381 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VUG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,381 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,803 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,860 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 111,111 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,672 miles

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 104,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,368 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 99,326 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,684 miles

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

both rear tyre treads are wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,684 miles

both rear tyre treads are wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,013 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 80,979 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,323 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,903 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,300 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 66,219 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT /BUSH OFFSIDE

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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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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