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AD51 WDO

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,638 mi
Last recorded58,638 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WDO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 55,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 48,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 45,172 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 45,172 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2014 42,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r/tyre has crackes in treds

Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,320 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r/tyre has crackes in treds

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,515 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,863 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front side lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor clearing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor clearing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,699 miles

1) Chip in centre of windscreen.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,981 miles

1) Chip in centre section of windscreen. † †2) Bolt in N/S Front tyre.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,027 miles

1) Nail in N/S rear tyre ( tyre under inflated ) † †2) Nail in O/S rear tyre (tyres on 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 WDO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc 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 AD51 WDO, 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 WDO registered?

AD51 WDO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AD51 WDO safe to buy?

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