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PE51 DLO

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,965 mi
Last recorded99,965 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 DLO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,538 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner sill is corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,465 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,334 miles

ALL SUSPENSION RUSTING

BOTH FRONT FLEXI PIPES FERULS RUSTING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres wearing thin near side rear perished.

near side rear steel b rake pipes rusted x2

Fail 14 Sep 2018 99,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

ALL SUSPENSION RUSTING

BOTH FRONT FLEXI PIPES FERULS RUSTING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing on steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,090 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,909 miles

slight leak n/s of rack

Fail 25 Nov 2011 86,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak n/s of rack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,354 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,241 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2009 77,403 miles

ADVISE BOTH NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO FADE AND DELAMINATE.

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,403 miles

ADVISE BOTH NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO FADE AND DELAMINATE.

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,202 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PE51 DLO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PE51 DLO, 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 PE51 DLO registered?

PE51 DLO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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