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PL51 OKP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,005 mi
Last recorded94,005 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 OKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,005 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 92,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front fog light damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,805 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 81,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 79,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 8 May 2019 79,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,927 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,395 miles

o/s/front wishbone rear bush is splitting away from its outer casing [no play]

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,977 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 64,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,653 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,890 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,890 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,982 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 OKP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OKP, 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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What year was PL51 OKP registered?

PL51 OKP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is PL51 OKP safe to buy?

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