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AE51 VOC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VOC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,822 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 66,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,780 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 63,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,286 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,340 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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AE51 VOC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AE51 VOC, 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 AE51 VOC registered?

AE51 VOC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is AE51 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VOC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 VOC have outstanding finance?

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