2001 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · BP51 UHM
2001 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 132,472 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP51 UHM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 132,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP51 UHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (BP51 UHM) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
BP51 UHM Mileage History
- 15/06/2022121,969 mi
- 31/08/2023127,379 mi+5,410 mi
- 14/09/2023127,492 mi+113 mi
- 23/09/2024132,472 mi+4,980 mi
Average of roughly 4,616 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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