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NV51 MVW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,977 mi
Last recorded36,977 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 MVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,977 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 33,903 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank straps,both front hubs and both front shockers have surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,055 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS around the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 30,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 30,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 28,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,601 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 26,601 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,889 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 25,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 24,109 miles

Front brake disc's lightly pitted on disc face.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 23,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,409 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 22,409 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,353 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,800 miles

Rear tyres worn on the edge. †245/40/17zr.

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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NV51 MVW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NV51 MVW, 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 NV51 MVW registered?

NV51 MVW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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