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OY51 OPR

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,656 mi
Last recorded116,656 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 116,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 116,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 105,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 105,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 89,552 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,490 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,490 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 71,961 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OY51 OPR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OY51 OPR, 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 OY51 OPR registered?

OY51 OPR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is OY51 OPR safe to buy?

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