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E21 RGM

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,916 mi
Last recorded25,916 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 RGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 25,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 25,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 25,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 25,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear indicator emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 25,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,529 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2020 23,609 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2020 23,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to calliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to calliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,186 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,074 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,640 miles

Sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Plastic undertrays fitted

Both rear tyres have age cracking

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,065 miles

Cover sills fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 18,048 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Cover sills fitted

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,091 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,091 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

inner edge of both rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,232 miles

front exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 24 May 2010 9,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,706 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 7,102 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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E21 RGM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E21 RGM, 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 E21 RGM registered?

E21 RGM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is E21 RGM safe to buy?

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