MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front lower panels (bolt on) corroded
Nearside Front sill panel (bolt on) corroded
Offside Rear wing corroded near rear light
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (bolt on) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front lower panels (bolt on) corroded
Nearside Front sill panel (bolt on) corroded
Offside Rear wing corroded near rear light
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault speed sensor (1.6 (b))
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bolt on sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
EML is on
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Both Sides bolt on lower wing panels are corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Body panel slightly loose bolt on sill panel corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wing corroded at rear near light
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Outer Sill Skirts BOTH Sides corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Diagnostic scan shows nearside rear sensor (1.6 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills BOTH Sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Outer Sill Skirts BOTH Sides corroded
Nearside outer sill cover corroded
Offside outer sill cover corroded
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
exhaust front pipe to manifold nuts corroded
exhaust rear heat-shield insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside sill outer covers corroded
Offside sill outer covers corroded
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
exhaust front flange to manifold nuts corroded
exhaust heat-shield insecure
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust front pipes flange nuts corroded
hand brake performance only just met 16%
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust front pipes flange nuts corroded
hand brake performance only just met 16%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes covered in greese
slight corrosion on power steering pipes
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes covered in greese
slight corrosion on power steering pipes
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust front flange bolts corroded
n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion
parking brake efficiency only just met 17%
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust front flange bolts corroded
n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes coated with grease
n/s rear tyre small cut on inside tread
o/s rear tyre small cut on iside tread
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes coated with grease
n/s rear tyre small cut on inside tread
o/s rear tyre small cut on iside tread
both front tyre inner treads are worn
engine missfire
front to rear metal brake piping showing corrosion
lights on in dash eg srs,steering angle and brake wear
os and ns front metal brake pipes are showing corrosion
os/r beam axle mount worn
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre inner treads are worn
engine missfire
lights on in dash eg srs,steering angle and brake wear
os and ns front metal brake pipes are showing corrosion
os/r beam axle mount worn
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)
Oil leak
os rear brake disc slightly corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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)
Oil leak
os rear brake disc slightly corroded
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
diff drain plug leaking oil
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
diff drain plug leaking oil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YG51 BUE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 YG51 BUE, 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
How do I check the history of YG51 BUE?
You can check the full history of YG51 BUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YG51 BUE registered?
YG51 BUE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2001.
Is YG51 BUE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG51 BUE shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YG51 BUE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG51 BUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.