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SA51 TUW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,779 mi
Last recorded90,779 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 TUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 90,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 90,382 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 90,382 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,446 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,673 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight mark nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 21 Nov 2012 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

slight mark nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,975 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,941 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,798 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,172 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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SA51 TUW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SA51 TUW, 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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SA51 TUW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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