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BJ51 RXC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 RXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,747 miles

n/s o/s front track rodend corroded

n/s o/s front tyre start to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,259 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

foot brake just passed need further attenstin

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged (looks like its been run low on pressure)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,848 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2008 58,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2007 50,450 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight corrosion/pitting encroaching into front brake disc surfaces.

Slight play felt at NSF and OSF steering tie rods.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,571 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,558 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ51 RXC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ51 RXC, 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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What year was BJ51 RXC registered?

BJ51 RXC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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