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PN51 PZC

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,498 mi
Last recorded87,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 PZC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 87,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 86,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,758 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber seal perished

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,124 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 83,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near centre hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,598 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,598 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,463 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 75,463 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,758 miles

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

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

rear mounting spliting

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,427 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,572 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 52,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 45,592 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 45,592 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 36,640 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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PN51 PZC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN51 PZC, 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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PN51 PZC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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