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PG51 FNN

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,330 mi
Last recorded37,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FNN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 37,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,407 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 33,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 30,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 28,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,640 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,512 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 19,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 16,067 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 5,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 4,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,528 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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PG51 FNN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PG51 FNN, 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 PG51 FNN registered?

PG51 FNN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is PG51 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG51 FNN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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