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YR51 JDX

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,445 mi
Last recorded129,445 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 JDX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,445 miles

Jagged outer sills taped over, both sides, not prescribed areas

Pass 31 Oct 2022 128,840 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,754 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 126,754 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 124,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,552 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 123,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,435 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/ Suspension strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 121,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/ Suspension strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,366 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,366 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 108,911 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 108,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 106,668 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 106,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 103,623 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both registration lamps coated with red paint.

nearside parking brake cable: outer covering cracked

Fail 17 May 2011 103,623 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both registration lamps coated with red paint.

nearside parking brake cable: outer covering cracked

Pass 13 May 2010 92,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,679 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 67,252 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)

Fail 19 May 2008 67,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Sep 2007 58,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,127 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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YR51 JDX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR51 JDX, 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 YR51 JDX registered?

YR51 JDX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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