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SG51 HBA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,817 mi
Last recorded72,817 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 HBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,308 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,605 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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SG51 HBA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SG51 HBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 HBA registered?

SG51 HBA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SG51 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 HBA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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