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BC51 MVV

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,186 mi
Last recorded125,186 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 125,186 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 125,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded more advanced in areas

Pass 13 May 2024 122,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 120,173 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 120,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,562 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill front to back slight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,528 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill front to back slight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 114,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,054 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,209 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 14 Aug 2014 106,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,653 miles

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear across tread area

slight deterioration to both lower arm rear bushes

slight wear to n/s lower arm balljoint

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,004 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear discs scored

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,330 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,338 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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BC51 MVV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BC51 MVV, 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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BC51 MVV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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