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AO51 YLW

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,578 mi
Last recorded52,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 52,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 52,572 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 52,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 52,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 52,512 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 18 May 2021 52,354 miles

Nearside Upper windscreen slightly damaged outside swept area

Pass 20 May 2020 51,985 miles

Nearside windscreen slightly damaged outside swept area, not affecting driver's view

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 49,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 49,416 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 48,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 91Y both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 46,481 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 43,957 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 41,498 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,498 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,968 miles

both rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,718 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Small cut in the sidewall of the nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2008 29,718 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Small cut in the sidewall of the nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2007 25,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cut close to inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,097 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cut close to inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,093 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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AO51 YLW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO51 YLW, 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 AO51 YLW registered?

AO51 YLW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 YLW safe to buy?

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