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AP51 BMW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,781 mi
Last recorded79,781 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,781 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 78,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 78,140 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,888 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 74,840 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 May 2018 73,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,512 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,815 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,736 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,907 miles

heavy surface rust to suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 42,070 miles

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

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

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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AP51 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP51 BMW, 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 AP51 BMW registered?

AP51 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AP51 BMW safe to buy?

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