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PB51 JGB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,470 mi
Last recorded61,470 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 JGB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 61,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

reduced braking effort from the offside parking brake

Fail 26 Mar 2024 54,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

reduced braking effort from the offside parking brake

Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,187 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,384 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,912 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 41,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,196 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 32,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,576 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,800 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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PB51 JGB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PB51 JGB, 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 PB51 JGB registered?

PB51 JGB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is PB51 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB51 JGB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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