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NU51 TEJ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 TEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,423 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 108,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,791 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 104,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,491 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,968 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,514 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 84,514 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,711 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 59,185 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 59,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,432 miles

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

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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NU51 TEJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU51 TEJ, 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 NU51 TEJ registered?

NU51 TEJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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