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SP51 UJV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 UJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 36,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 35,706 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 31,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 27,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 20,865 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,599 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 20,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 20,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 15,198 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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SP51 UJV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SP51 UJV, 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 SP51 UJV registered?

SP51 UJV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 UJV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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