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RE51 HBG

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HBG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,493 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,047 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 93,043 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,454 miles

childseat in situe

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,162 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 75,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s handbrake lazy

Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,477 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 62,037 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 62,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,245 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 57,272 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 57,272 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,265 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,386 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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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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