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OW51 JWV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,173 miles

engine oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,093 miles

Engine management light on.

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

front pads low.

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play.

rear disc's in poor condition.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,319 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,051 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 61,047 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

drivers door difficult to get in and out of

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,528 miles

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

center exhaust braket poor

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both nearside tyres starting to perish

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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OW51 JWV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW51 JWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW51 JWV registered?

OW51 JWV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is OW51 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 JWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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