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FN51FFS
2001 BMW Z3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1895cc
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- Registration FN51FFS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model Z3
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear 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))
- EML light on
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,310 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit. 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- engine management lamp illuminated
- Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 148,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit. 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- engine management lamp illuminated
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,708 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,227 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,613 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,905 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,380 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,027 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,844 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,435 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 129,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,330 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 121,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,936 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 108,102 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 99,592 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 99,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 95,589 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 73,669 MI
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FN51FFS was registered on 2001-09-04
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