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ML51 MKD

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 MKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,432 miles

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 52,769 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,115 miles

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inside edge

Fail 23 Aug 2021 52,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,841 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,929 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2019 49,929 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2019 46,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 45,979 miles

Central Front gear stick topper insure

Offside Rear number plate lens missing

Fail 4 May 2018 45,918 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (r) bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (r) bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Central Front gear stick topper insure

Offside Rear number plate lens missing

Pass 18 May 2017 43,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 43,435 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 41,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 38,210 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 38,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 35,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,455 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,421 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers spliting on ends.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,901 miles

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

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

front number plate backing coming apart

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,897 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2005 13,717 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tred area †225/45/zr17 dunlop sp sport 8080e

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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ML51 MKD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML51 MKD, 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 ML51 MKD registered?

ML51 MKD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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