2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · DG51 DLU
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 104,418 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG51 DLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 104,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG51 DLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (DG51 DLU) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DG51 DLU Mileage History
- 12/04/2022103,122 mi
- 18/05/2023103,840 mi+718 mi
- 18/05/2023103,840 mi
- 07/05/2024103,936 mi+96 mi
- 28/04/2025104,418 mi+482 mi
Average of roughly 426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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