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SG51 WDU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,213 mi
Last recorded74,213 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,213 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Fail 18 May 2026 74,207 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 30 May 2025 73,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside front outer sill corroded but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 23 May 2023 73,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear brake pad wear indicator not connected

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

battery terminals loose

Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

battery terminals loose

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,381 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall and inner shoulder

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,452 miles

offside front and rear tyres spliting

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,249 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2009 46,073 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,076 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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 WDU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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