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MK51 NPO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,041 mi
Last recorded67,041 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 NPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 67,041 miles

All underside steering, suspension & brakes have corrossion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,368 miles

All 4 tyres becoming perished & cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,584 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,288 miles

Offside outer door handle missing, but can be opened from outside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and warning light on (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,170 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 49,622 miles

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)

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,632 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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MK51 NPO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK51 NPO, 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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What year was MK51 NPO registered?

MK51 NPO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is MK51 NPO safe to buy?

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