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AV51 XMR

2001 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,704 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 52,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL advises considered DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,015 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,033 miles

All tyres over 10 years old and starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2020 48,077 miles

Front to rear brake lines greased

Pass 16 May 2019 47,412 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 43,014 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 40,532 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 39,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,578 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,283 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE DE-LAMINATING

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 17,665 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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AV51 XMR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AV51 XMR, 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 AV51 XMR registered?

AV51 XMR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AV51 XMR safe to buy?

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