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YH51 WSX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,177 mi
Last recorded81,177 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 WSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,826 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 76,824 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outtersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over top of diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to various suspension compents

Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front localised corrosion to front suspension componants

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front localised corrosion to front suspension componants

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Colour faded from indicators and side repeaters.

Corrosion on all front and rear steering and suspension components and prescribed mounting areas. Corrosion is flaking but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills and floors.

Diff mounting bush starting to split.

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

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Oil film on nearside front suspension leg.

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

Oil leak on diff.

Fail 22 Mar 2022 67,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along lower arm. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along lower arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Colour faded from indicators and side repeaters.

Corrosion on all front and rear steering and suspension components and prescribed mounting areas. Corrosion is flaking but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills and floors.

Diff mounting bush starting to split.

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

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Oil film on nearside front suspension leg.

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

Oil leak on diff.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,588 miles

Bodywork starting to corrode.

Corrosion on all brake flexy-hose ferrules.

Corrosion on all rigid brake pipes.

Corrosion to and around all front and rear steering and suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 62,588 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bodywork starting to corrode.

Corrosion on all brake flexy-hose ferrules.

Corrosion on all rigid brake pipes.

Corrosion to and around all front and rear steering and suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to all rear rigid brake pipes, in particular where pipes are clipped. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all front and rear steering and suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and both side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills and wheel arches corroded, corrosion is flaking but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,658 miles

Colour faded from rear indicators and side repeaters.

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear wheel arches.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded, painted bubbling in places.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 52,640 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Colour faded from rear indicators and side repeaters.

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear wheel arches.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall badly damaged but no ply or cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded, painted bubbling in places.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,031 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension arms.

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear and rear flexy-hose ferrules corroded.

Cut in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Cut in outer wall of offside front tyre.

Drag on nearside front brakes.

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Offside washer jet not working.

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

Sticker on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,400 miles

front brake pads worn.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

slight bind to nearside front brakes.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,879 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,834 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 33,566 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,842 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,819 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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YH51 WSX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH51 WSX, 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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YH51 WSX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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