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PM51 JPM

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM51 JPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,547 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,215 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,154 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear discs pitted and scored.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,143 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 81,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,243 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,447 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 20,318 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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PM51 JPM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PM51 JPM, 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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PM51 JPM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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