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OY51 OPT

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OPT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine Fault light on at time of test. Exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,830 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,090 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,395 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres in very poor condition on inner tread on limits and close to cords advise replacement

Pass 4 Sep 2009 507,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,663 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,283 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 2,183 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 11,973 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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OY51 OPT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPT, 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 OY51 OPT registered?

OY51 OPT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is OY51 OPT safe to buy?

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