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UK51 JAC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,865 mi
Last recorded58,865 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK51 JAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 58,865 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL FRONT AND REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL FRONT AND REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 58,831 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 58,809 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all staring to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 58,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 57,200 miles

Slight corrosion to sills

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 11 May 2018 57,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2017 57,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 56,235 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,913 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 21 Apr 2011 47,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,637 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 40,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,727 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 25,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 25,608 miles

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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UK51 JAC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UK51 JAC, 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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UK51 JAC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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