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SW51 HYV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 HYV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 115,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 115,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,845 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 11 Oct 2017 111,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear and nearside front tyres cut on sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,345 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 109,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 105,896 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls cut

front to rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 105,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls cut

front to rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,679 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flange securing nuts badly corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking 225/40/18

Fail 8 Oct 2014 103,676 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust flange securing nuts badly corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking 225/40/18

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,680 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine splash guard insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges 225/40/18

o/s/f to rear splash guard insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,476 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s & n/s/r outer cv joints starting to leak grease

Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s & n/s/r outer cv joints starting to leak grease

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,953 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 86,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 86,191 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 86,129 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 79,521 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 79,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 74,208 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,968 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 57,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SW51 HYV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW51 HYV, 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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What year was SW51 HYV registered?

SW51 HYV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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