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AP51 FGO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,942 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,820 miles

all rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

front brakes 20% imbalanced

front headlamps deteriorating

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

n/s/r park brake outer cable split

oil leak from engine

under car corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2019 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

front brakes 20% imbalanced

front headlamps deteriorating

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

n/s/r park brake outer cable split

oil leak from engine

under car corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,374 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,838 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas

front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

gearbox exhaust mount broken

n/s/r brake pipe corroding on suspension arm

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 Oct 2017 65,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion in prescribed areas

front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

gearbox exhaust mount broken

n/s/r brake pipe corroding on suspension arm

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,418 miles

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

corrosion in prescribed areas

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 Oct 2016 62,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear support mount (7.1.2)

corrosion in prescribed areas

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak.

signs of coolant stains around radiator.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,611 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perished Slighty.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 55,611 miles

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

Fuel Cap Seal Perished Slighty.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,721 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,721 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,842 miles

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 30,145 miles

All four tyres cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,830 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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AP51 FGO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FGO, 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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AP51 FGO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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