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AV51 UAB

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 134,672 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 134,672 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 130,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 130,778 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 130,778 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 129,538 miles

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

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

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

Rear Diff corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 129,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Diff corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,687 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear lower sill covers corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 125,660 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear lower sill cover corroded

offside lower sill cover badly corroded

traction control light on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,208 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 120,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 112,474 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 112,474 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 105,463 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 105,463 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 98,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 88,501 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 87,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,524 miles

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 8 Oct 2007 65,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV51 UAB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AV51 UAB, 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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AV51 UAB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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