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OV51 YSD

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 YSD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 70,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 70,767 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 69,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,115 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,112 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,176 miles

front headlamp lens misty offside/nearside

Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

air bag light on

front headlamp lens misty offside/nearside

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,423 miles

offside front brake sticking

play in main steering rack

play in offside front link rod top bush

Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,422 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front brake sticking

play in main steering rack

play in offside front link rod top bush

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,580 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,580 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,980 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,240 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OV51 YSD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OV51 YSD, 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 OV51 YSD registered?

OV51 YSD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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