MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge heavily worn 245/40/17
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint marked in blue chalk (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge heavily 245/40/17
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint marked in blue chalk (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge heavily worn 245/40/17
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint marked in blue chalk (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge heavily 245/40/17
childseat in situe
covers & shields fitted
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all brake pads appear low
water pump appears noisey, attention required
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake pads appear low
o/s/f slight brake bind
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s handbrake lazy
n/s handbrake lazy
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s parking brake lazy
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise tracking check
n/s/f tyre on limit
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
rear tyres worn inner edge
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear tyres splitting on inner walls advise replaced
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, on limit
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres splitting on inner walls advise replaced
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, on limit
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish
both front wishbone arms have slight play
front discs corroded
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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RE51 HBG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 RE51 HBG, 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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RE51 HBG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 September 2001.
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