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SP51 WUM

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,938 mi
Last recorded33,938 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 WUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 33,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 33,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,963 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 30,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,248 miles

Brake pad warning light on/wire broken

Front ABS harnesses being pinched on full lock

Front and rear suspention has been modified

Front brakes have been modified

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,402 miles

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 22 May 2007 18,121 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 30 May 2006 16,995 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)

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 WUM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

SP51 WUM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SP51 WUM safe to buy?

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