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OW51 MLU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,800 mi
Last recorded65,800 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,800 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,180 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 60,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,262 miles

Nearside front side light lens is broken on the bumper.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 34,551 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,818 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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OW51 MLU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OW51 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

OW51 MLU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is OW51 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 MLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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