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AY51 FHT

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FHT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,090 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,217 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,528 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,237 miles

Front 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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AY51 FHT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY51 FHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 FHT registered?

AY51 FHT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 FHT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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