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AP51 NXE

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,014 mi
Last recorded109,014 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NXE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,014 miles

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

advised front rear suspension is rusty

advised gen corrosion under side

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2025 109,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

advised front rear suspension is rusty

advised gen corrosion under side

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,849 miles

advised front rear suspension is rusty

advised general corrosion in places

advised sill cover fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,719 miles

advised exhaust flange corroded rusty

advised front brake discs slight corrosion

advised places under side floor to sill around jacking points rusty

advised sill cover fitted

advised sill cover fitted

advised underside suspension very rusty places

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,555 miles

advised front exhaust flanges very rusty corroded

advised general corrosion underside

advised nsf mirror damaged

advised rear tyres split inner sidewall

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advised front exhaust flanges very rusty corroded

advised general corrosion underside

advised nsf mirror damaged

advised rear tyres split inner sidewall

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2021 108,391 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Front Section Of Exhaust Rusty

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front PAS Pipes Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 108,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Front Section Of Exhaust Rusty

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front PAS Pipes Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,536 miles

advised engine cover fitted obsuring view

advised parking brake effiency only just met

Fail 28 May 2020 107,536 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advised engine cover fitted obsuring view

advised parking brake effiency only just met

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 104,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 101,001 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 101,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,760 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

advised all disc slight corrosion

advised emp lamp

advised osf lamp cracked

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 82,548 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 82,547 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,968 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 60,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,685 miles

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

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 16 Jan 2006 16,944 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 NXE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AP51 NXE, 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 NXE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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