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AK51 GJO

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,524 mi
Last recorded79,524 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 79,524 miles

Front all suspension components corroding

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff casing corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2026 79,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front all suspension components corroding

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff casing corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 79,519 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,729 miles

brake warning wires damaged

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,577 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,035 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,253 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 45,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,957 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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AK51 GJO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK51 GJO, 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 AK51 GJO registered?

AK51 GJO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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