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MU51 AZV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 AZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 78,554 miles

Both front outer sill skins/covers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack end joints have slight play ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,576 miles

Engine management light on dash.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,682 miles

Engine management light on dash.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,669 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 75,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,942 miles

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

Offside front steering control arm into rack has slight play.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 74,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside front steering control arm into rack has slight play.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 74,405 miles

all 6 directional indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,673 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in Offside front steering control arm into rack.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,327 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,406 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 26,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,500 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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MU51 AZV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MU51 AZV, 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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MU51 AZV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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