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MU51 FKM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,621 mi
Last recorded67,621 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 66,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,836 miles

front & rear brake pad warning lamp wear wires disconected

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front & rear brake pad warning lamp wear wires disconected

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,278 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 61,278 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,186 miles

4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

4 tyres starting to perish

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,982 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,982 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear handbrake outer cable split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,637 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,638 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,053 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 44,996 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,972 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 FKM 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 73.7%.

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

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