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PE51 TBV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 TBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 89,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 88,603 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 87,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 86,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 86,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,113 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 78,113 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broke (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 74,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,876 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,834 miles

rear tail lamps very bright

Pass 5 May 2011 66,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,057 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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PE51 TBV 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 79.2%.

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 PE51 TBV, 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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PE51 TBV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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