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AK51 XGO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,083 mi
Last recorded107,083 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 107,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 107,072 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,214 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 104,214 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 104,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front outer flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,618 miles

Nearside Parking Brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,660 miles

deterioration front link bushes

surface corrosion some parts and components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

deterioration front link bushes

surface corrosion some parts and components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning on

Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,417 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split around tread showing wires (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear slit showing cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion some brake pipes

Slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,343 miles

All brake pads look low but can not inspect them properly

Some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 27 Aug 2013 69,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,961 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 63,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,455 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 17,871 miles

off side rear tyre damage to outer side wall not down to canvas

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 XGO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK51 XGO, 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 AK51 XGO registered?

AK51 XGO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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