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PL51 OHE

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,081 mi
Last recorded71,081 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 OHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2025 69,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,328 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside hand brake poor

Pass 26 May 2023 67,653 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 67,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe rusted (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 19 May 2022 65,703 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS LIGHTLY CORRODED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS & SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,338 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 62,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,768 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 57,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,155 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

very slight PAS leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 53,155 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

very slight PAS leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,853 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,830 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,834 miles

Corrosion on both rear discs.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,210 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,536 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,253 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,253 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,785 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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PL51 OHE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL51 OHE, 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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PL51 OHE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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