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AD51 FHH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,316 mi
Last recorded82,316 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 82,316 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,283 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,135 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,051 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,337 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,579 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,717 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,717 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,163 miles

front brake pads approx 4.5mm

front wipers not 100%

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,860 miles

rear brake discs some corrosion

rear tyres 4mm

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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AD51 FHH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AD51 FHH, 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

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What year was AD51 FHH registered?

AD51 FHH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is AD51 FHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FHH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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