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AM51 UEY

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,873 mi
Last recorded83,873 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 83,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 82,564 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 81,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,057 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 78,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,502 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 75,804 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding road wheel binding/no free movement (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,237 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,866 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres down to 2mm

Pass 18 May 2009 51,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes corroded offside front

Fail 18 May 2009 51,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

power steering pipes corroded offside front

Pass 6 May 2008 45,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 32,570 miles

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

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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AM51 UEY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AM51 UEY, 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 AM51 UEY registered?

AM51 UEY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AM51 UEY safe to buy?

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